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Look for Great Deals and Coupons **** Footsteps of history **** Community Mottos & Nicknames **** Choose a new Community in Indiana **** Choose a new State **** Washington D.C. Our Nation's Capital **** **** **** **** **** **** **** Bloomington, IN Self Storage	Welcome to Key to the City's page for Edwardsport Knox County, Indiana Zip Code The Indiana state capital is Indianapolis. What would you like to know about Edwardsport Statistics & Facts Location History & History-related items Zip Codes 47528 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Edwardsport is approximately 348 (2006). The approximate number of families is 185 (1990). The amount of land area in Edwardsport is 0.72 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Edwardsport is 0.3 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers. The distance from Edwardsport to Washington DC is 580 miles. The distance to the Indiana state capital is 91 miles. (as the crow flies) Edwardsport is positioned 38.81 degrees north of the equator and 87.25 degrees west of the prime meridian. Edwardsport elevation is 512 feet above sea level. Edwardsport median income is $27,100 (2005). The Edwardsport median home price is $34,100 (2005). Edwardsport miscellany. Return to Index Location Edwardsport location: on the west fork of the White River, in southwestern Indiana about 47 miles from Terre Haute and about 102 miles from Indianapolis. Other nearby communities include Bicknell, Plainville, Sandborn, Wheatland, Washington, Bruceville, Elnora and Oaktown. Return to Index History & History Related Items Edwardsport history: The actual first settler of the area was John Hopkins, but he didn't stay very long, only a few years. A surveyor, Edward Wilkes, was sent to lay out the town for Sullivan County. Once he was finished in May 1832, it was decided to name the new town after him. He also stayed and became the first postmaster. It wasn't until after 1845 that business began to thrive in Edwardsport. A grist mill was built as well as a sawmill. When the railroad was completed in 1873, more people came to live in Edwardsport and the area thrived. In 1892, President Benjamin Harrison campaigned for a second term and gave a speech in Edwardsport from the rear of the train he was on. It created quite a stir in the entire area as many came to hear him speak. The first high school was organized in 1896. Students would be able to graduate in three years. Electricity came to Edwardsport in 1917, changing the lives of many. There are two cemeteries where many of the early pioneers are buried; the Edwardsport Town Cemetery and the Edwardsport Odd Fellows Cemetery west of town. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Indiana To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk. Search Key to the City Custom Search OR Search All the Web Custom Search
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