Waldron, Indiana

Waldron, Indiana
Census-designated place
Location of Waldron in Shelby County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°27′13″N85°39′47″W / 39.45361°N 85.66306°W / 39.45361; -85.66306
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Shelby
Township	Liberty
Area [1]
• Total	1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2)
• Land	1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	833 ft (254 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	805
• Density	640.41/sq mi (247.29/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	46182
FIPS code	18-79568 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2629854 [2]

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 1839\2 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

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
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

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Waldron, Indiana
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 31 January 2008.
4. Chadwick, Edward H. (1909). Chadwick's History of Shelby County, Indiana. B.F. Bowen. p. 264.
5. History of Shelby County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present, with Biographical Sketches, Notes, Etc. Brant & Fuller. 1887. p.  443.
6. Atlas of Shelby Co., Indiana: To which are Added Various General Maps, History, Statistics, Illustrations ... Unigraphic. 1880. p. 14.
7. "Shelby County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
8. Climate Summary for Waldron, Indiana
9. "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