 Gibson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2000, the population is 32,500. The county seat is Princeton6. Image File history File links Map_of_Indiana_highlighting_Gibson_County. ...
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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. ...
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Princeton is a city located in Gibson County, in the US state of Indiana. ...
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Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,293 km² (499 mi²). 1,266 km² (489 mi²) of it is land and 27 km² (10 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.06% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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History One of the first settlers of Gibson County was William Hargrove, who came from Kentucky by pack mule in 1803. Capt. William Hargrove commanded a company of militia from Gibson County at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Official language(s) English Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 37th 104,749 km² 225 km 610 km 1. ...
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. ...
The Rev. Joseph Milburn, along with his son, Robert Milburn, also arrived in 1803. They settled near Princeton, between the Patoka and White Rivers. The Milburns were from around Washington County, Kentucky. Rev. Milburn, a Baptist, established the first church, while his son, Robert, established the first distillery in Indiana. Princeton is a city located in Gibson County, in the US state of Indiana. ...
The Patoka River is a tributary of the Wabash River, approximately 138 mi (222 km) long, in southwestern Indiana in the United States. ...
The forks of the White River are highlighted in blue. ...
Washington County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ...
In 1805, Jacob Warrick arrived, along with his father-in-law, Thomas Montgomery. They burned out the last Indian village in 1807, chasing the inhabitants into the Illinois Territory. Capt. Jacob Warrick was killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Jacob Warrick (1773 - 1811) was an Indiana militia leader. ...
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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. ...
Gibson County was organized in 1813 out of Knox County. The County was named for John Gibson, an officer in the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Gibson was Secretary of the Indiana Territory, serving as acting Governor on two occasions. Knox County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ...
John Gibson was the Territorial Secretary of the Indiana Territory. ...
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Indiana Territory was an organized territory of the United States from 1800 to 1816, created by Act of Congress and signed into law by President John Adams on May 7, 1800, effective on July 4. ...
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Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 32,500 people, 12,847 households, and 9,095 families residing in the county. The population density is 26/km² (66/mi²). There are 14,125 housing units at an average density of 11/km² (29/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 96.46% White, 1.91% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.70% 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). ...
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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. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There are 12,847 households out of which 32.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% are married couples living together, 9.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% are non-families. 25.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 2.98. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ...
In the county the population is spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $37,515, and the median income for a family is $44,839. Males have a median income of $35,511 versus $21,284 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,169. 8.20% of the population and 6.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.40% of those under the age of 18 and 7.20% 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. ...
Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
Cities and towns Fort Branch is a town located in Gibson County, Indiana. ...
Francisco is a town located in Gibson County, Indiana. ...
Haubstadt is a town located in Gibson County, Indiana. ...
Hazleton is a town located in Gibson County, Indiana. ...
Mackey is a town located in Gibson County, Indiana. ...
Oakland City is the second-largest city in Gibson County, Indiana and is the home of Oakland City University. ...
Patoka is a town located in Gibson County, Indiana. ...
Princeton is a city located in Gibson County, in the US state of Indiana. ...
Somerville is a town located in Gibson County, Indiana. ...
External references History of Gibson County, Indiana, Gil R. Storment, 1914
External links - Battle of Tippecanoe
- History of Gibson County, Indiana, Gil Storment, 1914
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