Cowan, Indiana

Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cowan is an unincorporated community in Monroe Township, Delaware County, Indiana.

Country United States
Founded1869
Elevation
[1]
991 ft (302 m)
ZIP code
47302
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Cowan, Indiana
Unincorporated community and Census-designated place
Cowan, Indiana is located in Indiana
Cowan, Indiana
Cowan, Indiana
Cowan, Indiana is located in the United States
Cowan, Indiana
Cowan, Indiana
Coordinates: 40°06′21″N 85°23′27″W
Country United States
State Indiana
CountyDelaware
TownshipMonroe
Founded1869
Named afterCharles McCowan
Elevation
[1]
991 ft (302 m)
ZIP code
47302
Area code765
FIPS code18-15526[2]
GNIS feature ID2830357[1]
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History

Cowan was founded in 1869,[3] when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Charles McCowan, a longtime resident who donated funds to build a church and school building.[4]

Overview

The Cowan Street Light Festival was an annual event held in Cowan to raise money to pay for the electricity used by the town's street lights, with most funds raised by selling booths to vendors. However, currently the festival no longer exists.

Public education is administered by the Cowan Community School Corporation (formerly the Monroe Community School Corporation). The elementary (K–6) was ranked 8/10. The high school (7–12) was ranked 5/10.

Geography

The Norfolk Southern Railway passes from north to south through town. Cowan is located one mile north of Oakville.

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau delineated Cowan as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.[5]

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