Danville, Indiana

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Town of Danville, Indiana
Town
Hendricks County Courthouse in Danville
Hendricks County Courthouse in Danville
Motto: "A Great Place To Spend An Hour Or A Lifetime"[1]
Location in the state of Indiana
Location in the state of Indiana
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Country United States
State Indiana
County Hendricks
Township Center
Area[2]
 • Total 6.98 sq mi (18.08 km2)
 • Land 6.93 sq mi (17.95 km2)
 • Water 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation 951 ft (290 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 9,001
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 9,126
 • Density 1,298.8/sq mi (501.5/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 46122
Area code(s) 317
FIPS code 18-16804[5]
GNIS feature ID 0433314[6]
Website Town of Danville Indiana

Danville is a town in Center Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,001 at the 2010 census. The town is the county seat of Hendricks County.[7][8]

History

Danville was founded in 1824,[1] and was named after either Daniel Clark, justice of the peace, or for the brother of Judge William Watson Wick.[9] The Danville post office was established in 1825.[10] Danville was incorporated as a town in 1835.[11]

Geography

Danville is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. (39.760736, −86.517798).[12]

According to the 2010 census, Danville has a total area of 6.98 square miles (18.08 km2), of which 6.93 square miles (17.95 km2) (or 99.28%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.72%) is water.[2]

Airport

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1850 386
1860 895 131.9%
1870 1,040 16.2%
1880 1,598 53.7%
1890 1,569 −1.8%
1900 1,802 14.9%
1910 1,640 −9.0%
1920 1,729 5.4%
1930 1,930 11.6%
1940 2,093 8.4%
1950 2,802 33.9%
1960 3,287 17.3%
1970 3,771 14.7%
1980 4,220 11.9%
1990 4,345 3.0%
2000 6,418 47.7%
2010 9,001 40.2%
Est. 2014 9,593 [13] 6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[14]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 9,001 people, 3,344 households, and 2,398 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,298.8 inhabitants per square mile (501.5/km2). There were 3,589 housing units at an average density of 517.9 per square mile (200.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.8% White, 0.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 3,344 households of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the town was 34.3 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

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The Carnegie library in Danville, Indiana

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 8,032 people, 2,350 households, and 1,670 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,047.7 people per square mile (404.2/km²). There were 2,506 housing units at an average density of 409.1 per square mile (157.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.38% White, 0.34% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.

There were 2,350 households out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $54,330, and the median income for a family was $62,813. Males had a median income of $40,724 versus $26,678 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,209. About 2.1% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Museums and other points of interest

The Hendricks County Historical Museum is located in the former Sheriff's Residence and Jail at 170 South Washington in Danville. The building was erected in 1866 and served as the county jail until 1974. The two-story brick structure, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the only surviving example of the Second Empire style of architecture in the county. This style was popular after the American Civil War and has as defining elements a central tower and mansard roof. The Museum's collection includes items relating to domestic life, agriculture, military history, education and other aspects of our county's heritage. It also includes items relating to the history of Indiana Central Normal College (later Canterbury College), which was located in Danville from 1878 until 1951.[15]

Parks and recreation

Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The first assemblance of the town park came in 1913 when 49 acres (20 ha) were set aside to safeguard the wells that provided Danville resident's water supply. By 1971 the park was well established and was renamed Ellis Park after Harve Ellis, who served as the park superintendent for 40 years.

Today the Danville Park and Recreation Department is made up of two parks totaling 102.8 acres (41.6 ha) and an additional recreational facility in another part of town that totals 200 acres (81 ha). The whole system boasts 302.8 acres (122.5 ha).

Ellis Park

Ellis Park is located at 600 East Main Street near downtown Danville and is just over 49 acres (20 ha). The park has woods and trails but consists mainly of recreational areas. It offers basketball, football, baseball/softball, clay-court tennis, volleyball, picnicking, playgrounds, an amphitheater, shelter houses and a gazebo. The park is also home to Gill Family Aquatic Center. The most popular attractions at Gill Family Aquatic Center are the two full-sized water slides. The pool also has a diving board, a lazy river, a whirlpool, a kiddie pool and a splash pad. Programs offered in the park include tennis, arts, softball, swimming, and an annual summer park program. It holds a Christmas Light show called Winter Wonderland and a Haunted House. The park hosts multiple community events throughout the year, which include drive-in movies and concerts.

Another notable place is the nostalgic restaurant named Mayberry Cafe, themed after the iconic 50s and 60s television show," The Andy Griffith Show." They serve straight front "Aunt B's kitchen" and have a classic police car replica parked out front on US 36.

Blanton Woods Nature Park

Longtime Danville resident Jeanette Blanton donated 53 acres (21 ha) of her woodland property on North Washington Street to the town of Danville in 1993. She requested that the land be used for nature study, so the property remains relatively unchanged other than improvements to the trails and minimal signage. The property includes upland forest, open meadows, and a lower floodplain. After Blanton's passing in 2000 the town purchased her home and 20 more acres (8.1 ha) adjoining the original donated land. The house, known as the Blanton House and Conference and Retreat Center, is available to rent for weddings, retreats, meetings, and parties. In 2003, the park department bought land to join Blanton Woods and Ellis Park off of Columbia Street and erected a bridge over White Lick Creek.

Twin Bridges Recycling and Disposal Facility

The Twin Bridges Recycling and Disposal Facility was established with the help of Waste Management, Inc. after their donation of 490 acres (200 ha). Two hundred acres (81 ha) are currently available to the town and are being used for recreational activities including soccer fields, baseball/softball diamonds, trails, shelter houses and open space. The facility is located south of the Penn Central Railroad crossing between County Road 150 East and Cartersburg Road.

Education

Danville Community School Corporation, the school district which serves Danville, operates Danville Community High School, a secondary school (grades 9 through 12) located just off of U.S. Route 36. The mascot of Danville Community Schools is a Warrior in American Indian clothing. The school colors are crimson and gray. Other facilities operated by the school corporation are

  • Danville Middle School
  • South Elementary School
  • North Elementary School
  • Opportunity House

Notable people

See also

Neighboring communities

References

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