Hagerstown, Indiana

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Town of Hagerstown, Indiana
settlement_type = Town
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image_caption = Hagerstown from the air, looking northeast.

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map_caption = Location in the state of Indiana


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unit_pref = Imperial
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subdivision_name1 = Indiana
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Wayne
subdivision_type3 = Township
subdivision_name3 = Jefferson
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area_magnitude = 1 E6
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population_total = 1768
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latd = 39 |latm = 54 |lats = 41 |latNS = N
longd = 85 |longm = 9 |longs = 38 |longEW = W
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 47346
area_code = 765
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blank_info = 18-30402GR|2
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website = http://www.hagerstown.in.gov/

Hagerstown is a town in Jefferson Township, Wayne County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,768. Hagerstown is locally famous for the four-star Welliver's Smorgasbord restaurant.

History

The Whitewater Canal, which was built in the mid 1800s and extends to Lawrenceburg, Indiana, has its northern terminus in Hagerstown. This section was funded by the Hagerstown Canal Company.

Hagerstown was once home to The Perfect Circle Co., which manufactured piston rings.

Geography

Hagerstown is located at coor dms|39|54|41|N|85|9|38|W|city (39.911307, -85.160564)GR|1.The town lies 61 miles (99 kilometres) ENE of Indianapolis, Indiana, 17 miles (27 kilometres) NW of Richmond, Indiana, and 63 miles (102 kilometres) WNW of Dayton, Ohio in the Midwestern region of the United States.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land. Terrain surrounding Hagerstown consists of flat land at an elevation of roughly 1000 feet above sea level that is used primarily for agriculture.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,768 people, 787 households, and 498 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,276.0 people per square mile (491.1/km²). There were 832 housing units at an average density of 600.5/sq mi (231.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.26% White, 0.28% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 787 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals living alone and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the town the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,691, and the median income for a family was $48,864. Males had a median income of $35,536 versus $25,913 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,901. About 0.8% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.

ites of interest

* [http://www.hartleyhillsgolf.com/ Hartley Hills Country Club] - Nine hole public golf course
* [http://www.abbottscandy.com/ Abbott's Candy & Two Sisters Gift Shop] - Candy factory and unique gift shop
* [http://www.waynet.org/nonprofit/nettlecreek_museum.htm Nettle Creek Valley Museum]
*Welliver's Smorgasboard, four star restaurant known for its great American cuisine.
*Hagerstown Park - Playground, hiking trails, sport fields, picnic areas
*Hagerstown Nature Preserve
*Near Hagerstown and Millville, Indiana is the Wilbur Wright Birthplace and [http://www.wwbirthplace.com/ Museum] .
*Hagerstown is the home of [http://www.tedcotoys.com/index.html Tedco] , an education and science toy manufacturer. The company is famous for its gyroscopes.
*The American Communications Network (publishing and communications company) operates in Hagerstown.

Education

Hagerstown Elementary and Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School provide education for Hagerstown and smaller communities nearby. Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School occupies a large campus which includes an outdoor laboratory and sporting facilities.

Education links:
* [http://www.nettlecreek.k12.in.us/HHS.php Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School]
* [http://www.nettlecreek.k12.in.us/HES.php Hagerstown Elementary]

Famous natives

*Omer Madison Kem: American politician.
*Ralph Teetor: Inventor of the cruise control and president of the Perfect Circle Corporation.
*Clark Wissler: American anthropologist and former Curator of Ethnography at the American Museum of Natural History.

Transportation

Hagerstown is situated on State Road 38, which travels through the town and intersects with State Road 1. Directly south of the town is Interstate 70, making travel or commute to larger cities such as Indianapolis or Richmond, Indiana a possibility.

By air, Hagerstown is served by the Hagerstown Airport. This is a public use airport and utilizes a grass runway.

Municipal Partnerships

* (unofficial)

External links

* [http://www.hagerstown.in.gov/ Official website]
* [http://www.waynet.org/community/hagerstown/ Hagerstown on waynet.org]
* [http://www.city-data.com/city/Hagerstown-Indiana.html Hagerstown City Data w/ Photos]
* [http://www.waynet.org/waynet/spotlight/2003/030521-perfectcircle.htm Story of Perfect Circle]
* [http://www.yellowairplane.com/Museums/indiana_museums.htm Airplane Museums in Indiana]
* [http://www.wunderground.com/US/IN/Hagerstown.html Current Hagerstown Weather]
* [http://www.indcanal.org/canals-whitewater.html Whitewater Canal]

References