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°39′47″W / 39.45361°N 85.66306°W / 39.45361; -85.66306
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]
833 ft (254 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 ID2629854[2]

Waldron is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Liberty Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History

Waldron was originally called Stroupville, and under that name was laid out in 1854 by George Stroup, and named for him.[4] The residents were later unsatisfied with the original name, and petitioned to have it changed to Waldron.[5] The first post office in the community was called Conns Creek.[6] The post office was established in 1832 and was renamed Waldron in 1876, where it is still operating.[7]

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.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020805—
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

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


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