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
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 805 | — | |
| 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
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Waldron, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- ^ Chadwick, Edward H. (1909). Chadwick's History of Shelby County, Indiana. B.F. Bowen. p. 264.
- ^ History of Shelby County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present, with Biographical Sketches, Notes, Etc. Brant & Fuller. 1887. p. 443.
- ^ Atlas of Shelby Co., Indiana: To which are Added Various General Maps, History, Statistics, Illustrations ... Unigraphic. 1880. p. 14.
- ^ "Shelby County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ Climate Summary for Waldron, Indiana
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
External links
- Waldron Junior Senior High School
- Waldron Elementary School are both located in the town of Waldron. They are a part of the
- Shelby Eastern School District
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