Waldron, Indiana

Waldron is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Liberty Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Waldron, Indiana
Location of Waldron in Shelby County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°27′13″N 85°40′01″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyShelby
TownshipLiberty
Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46182
FIPS code18-79568[2]
GNIS feature ID445366

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

Waldron is located at 39°27′13″N 85°40′01″W.

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.
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.

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