Waldron, Indiana
Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
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Waldron is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Liberty Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] As of the 2020 census, Waldron had a population of 805.[4]
Waldron, Indiana | |
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Location of Waldron in Shelby County, Indiana. | |
| Coordinates: 39°27′13″N 85°39′47″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Liberty |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 805 |
| • Density | 640.5/sq mi (247.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46182 |
| FIPS code | 18-79568[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629854[2] |
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 1839\2 and was renamed Waldron in 1876, where it is still operating.[8]
Geography
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
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.