Waldron, Indiana

Waldron is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Liberty Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[4]

Waldron, Indiana
Census-designated place
Location of Waldron in Shelby County, Indiana.
Location of Waldron in Shelby County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°27′13″N 85°40′01″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyShelby
TownshipLiberty
Area
[1]
 • Total1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2)
 • Land1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
823 ft (251 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total805
 • Density640.41/sq mi (247.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46182
FIPS code18-79568[3]
GNIS feature ID445366

History

Waldron was originally called Stroupville, and under that name was laid out in 1854 by George Stroup, and named for him.[5] The residents were later unsatisfied with the original name, and petitioned to have it changed to Waldron.[6] The first post office in the community was called Conns Creek.[7] The post office was established in 1832 and was renamed Waldron in 1876, where it is still operating.[8]

Geography

Waldron is located at 39°27′13″N 85°40′01″W.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Waldron has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020805—
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

Schools

Waldron Junior Senior High School and Waldron Elementary School are both located in the town of Waldron. They are a part of the Shelby Eastern School District. The first school was opened in 1873 and Waldron High School graduated its first class in 1899.

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 25 October 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
  4. "Waldron, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  5. Chadwick, Edward H. (1909). Chadwick's History of Shelby County, Indiana. B.F. Bowen. p. 264.
  6. History of Shelby County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present, with Biographical Sketches, Notes, Etc. Brant & Fuller. 1887. p. 443.
  7. Atlas of Shelby Co., Indiana: To which are Added Various General Maps, History, Statistics, Illustrations ... Unigraphic. 1880. p. 14.
  8. "Shelby County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  9. Climate Summary for Waldron, Indiana
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved 4 June 2016.


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