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Encyclopedia > Battle Ground, Indiana
Town of Battle Ground, Indiana
Location of Town of Battle Ground, Indiana

Location in the state of Indiana
County Tippecanoe
Area
  –Land
  –Water
3.0 km²
3.0 km²
0.0 km²
Population
  –Total (2000)
  –Density

1,323
444.2/km²
Time zone
  –Summer (DST)
EST (UTC−5)
EST (UTC−5)
Latitude
Longitude
40°30'33" N
86°50'44" W
Official website: www.battleground.in.gov

Battle Ground is a town located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,323. It is near the site of the Battle of Tippecanoe. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (512x800, 33 KB) Summary Description: Red Dot map of Indiana, showing the location of Battle_Ground Source: Self-made from public data sources Date: 21:54, 21 October 2005 (UTC) Author: Sean Baker ( Marvin01 | talk ) Permission: Free use, with attribution, under the... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 38th 94,321 km² 225 km 435 km 1. ... List of Indiana counties: Adams County Allen County Bartholomew County Benton County Blackford County Boone County Brown County Carroll County Cass County Clark County Clay County Clinton County Crawford County Daviess County Dearborn County Decatur County DeKalb County Delaware County Dubois County Elkhart County Fayette County Floyd County Fountain County... Tippecanoe County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... -1... To help compare sizes of different geographic regions, we list here areas between 1 km² (100 hectares) and 10 km² (1000 hectares). ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... This article is in need of attention. ... Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Time zones are areas of the Earth that have adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Daylight saving time (also called DST) is the North American term for a system intended to save daylight (the British observe summer time, and likewise the Europeans). ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... Coordinated Universal Time or UTC, also sometimes referred to as Zulu time or Z, is an atomic realization of Universal Time (UT) or Greenwich Mean Time, the astronomical basis for civil time. ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... Coordinated Universal Time or UTC, also sometimes referred to as Zulu time or Z, is an atomic realization of Universal Time (UT) or Greenwich Mean Time, the astronomical basis for civil time. ... Latitude, sometimes denoted by the Greek letter φ, gives the location of a place on Earth north or south of the Equator. ... Map of Earth showing lines of longitude, which appear curved and vertical in this projection, but are actually halves of great circles Longitude, sometimes denoted by the Greek letter λ, describes the location of a place on Earth east or west of a north-south line called the Prime Meridian. ... Tippecanoe County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The Battle of Tippecanoe was a decisive victory by United States forces led by then-Governor of the Indiana Territory William Henry Harrison over the forces of Tecumsehs growing American Indian confederation. ...


Geography

Battle Ground is located at 40°30'33" North, 86°50'44" West (40.509093, -86.845508)GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²). 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 1,323 people, 470 households, and 375 families residing in the town. The population density is 444.2/km² (1,152.5/mi²). There are 486 housing units at an average density of 163.2/km² (423.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.79% White, 0.15% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 1.51% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 470 households out of which 46.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% are married couples living together, 9.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% are non-families. 17.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.81 and the average family size is 3.18. Download high resolution version (900x1200, 234 KB)Tippecanoe Battlefield Monument. ... Download high resolution version (900x1200, 234 KB)Tippecanoe Battlefield Monument. ... The Battle of Tippecanoe was a decisive victory by United States forces led by then-Governor of the Indiana Territory William Henry Harrison over the forces of Tecumsehs growing American Indian confederation. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ...


In the town the population is spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.3 males.


The median income for a household in the town is $52,857, and the median income for a family is $60,125. Males have a median income of $39,167 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,012. 5.0% of the population and 5.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


External links


  Results from FactBites:
 
Battle Ground, Indiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (717 words)
Battle Ground was consolidated in 1867 with the Town of Harrisonville.
The Town of Battle Ground was named for the Battle of Tippecanoe and the Town of Harrisonville was named after William Henry Harrison, commander of the American forces of the Battle of Tippecanoe.
Battle Ground is located at 40°30′36″N, 86°50′18″W (40.510110, -86.838220), one and a quarter miles northwest of the Wabash River.
Tippecanoe: Definition and Much More from Answers.com (1179 words)
William Henry Harrison defeated the Shawnee in the Battle of Tippecanoe (1811).
The battle took place outside Prophetstown, near present-day Battle Ground, Indiana, and was part of what is sometimes known as Tecumseh's War, which continued into the War of 1812.
Although the battle was crushing, it was not until 1813 at the Battle of the Thames and the death of Tecumseh that his confederation was eliminated.
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