56-427: Gibson County may refer to: Gibson County, Indiana Gibson County, Tennessee See also [ edit ] Gibson County Courthouse (disambiguation) [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
112-652: A moment magnitude of 5.2 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII, the 2008 Illinois earthquake was one of the largest instrumentally recorded earthquakes in Illinois . It occurred at 4:37:00 a.m. CDT (9:37:00 UTC ) on April 18 within the Wabash Valley seismic zone at a depth of 11.6 km. It was centered near West Salem, Illinois and Mount Carmel, Illinois , specifically at 38.45° N, 87.89° W. A major flood occurred in June 2008, caused by intense rainfall upstream. Both
168-612: A double overtime boys' basketball state title by Princeton in 2009, completing a 29–0 season as well as PCHS now holding the all-time points record with Jackie Young as of 2016 and a 2015 girls' basketball state title. In addition there are three state runner-tp titles. All of these titles have been acquired since Gibson Southern's softball runner-up title in 2001. East Gibson School Corporation – Oakland City: North Gibson School Corporation – Princeton: South Gibson School Corporation – Fort Branch: Gibson County's private education facilities consist of four Catholic schools run by
224-548: A high of 88 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −19 °F (−28 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 113 °F (45 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.90 inches (74 mm) in January to 5.11 inches (130 mm) in May. As of the 2020 United States Census , the population of Gibson County was 33,011. As of
280-495: A member of the Indiana Bar Association. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court . The county has other elected offices, including Sheriff, Coroner, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Surveyor, Assessor, and Circuit Court Clerk. These officers are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of
336-628: A native of Wales who had come with his parents to North America several years before the Revolutionary War . He settled in Gibson County in 1789–90 on the south bank of the Patoka River at a place now known as Severns Bridge. Another early Gibson County settler was William Hargrove, who came from Kentucky by pack mule in 1803; Captain Hargrove commanded a company of militia from Gibson County at
392-532: A record low of −24 °F (−31 °C) was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 101 °F (38 °C) was recorded in July 1999. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.71 inches (69 mm) in September to 5.08 inches (129 mm) in March. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 59,689 people, 22,505 households, and 17,009 families residing in the county. The population density
448-490: A runaway slave and her children from nearby Henderson, Kentucky (where slavery was legal), to escape to free territory. Reverend Thomas B. McCormick, a Presbyterian minister, was so well known as an Abolitionist that he fled to Canada after the Kentucky governor requested his extradition. Joseph Hartin of Princeton politically identified himself as an Abolitionist. James Washington Cockrum, originally from North Carolina, maintained
504-591: A station at his home in Oakland City, first hiding runaways in a root cellar at his log cabin. His son William, who later authored History of the Underground railroad as it was conducted by the Anti-slavery league; including many thrilling encounters between those aiding the slaves to escape and those trying to recapture them, aided him helping the runaway slaves. Their family home in Oakland City, known as Cockrum Hall,
560-457: A term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county. The county's school corporation is Warrick County School Corporation , which covers all of the county. which consists of 16 schools (two high schools, one senior/junior high, three middle schools, ten elementary schools, and one alternative school). In
616-522: Is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Indiana . As of the 2020 United States Census , the population was 33,011. The county seat is Princeton . In 1787, the fledgling United States defined the Northwest Territory , which included the area of present-day Indiana. In 1800, Congress separated Ohio from the Northwest Territory, designating the rest of the land as
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#1732852009157672-676: Is a constitutional body granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana , and by the Indiana Code . The county council is the fiscal branch of the county government and controls spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected to four-year terms from county districts. They set salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council has limited authority to impose local taxes, including income and property taxes (which are subject to state-level approval), excise taxes, and service taxes. The Board of Commissioners
728-570: Is located on the grounds of present-day Oakland City University and is recognized as a prominent station on the Underground Railroad. Nearly 90% of the county exists within the Ohio River Valley American Viticultural Area along with all of neighboring Posey , Vanderburgh and Warrick counties and a portion of Pike County . Despite being close to Evansville and experiencing a large growth of population in
784-415: Is the legislative and executive body of the county government. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners execute acts legislated by the council, collect revenue, and manage the county government. The county maintains two court systems, Circuit Court and Superior Court. Judges are elected to a term of six years and must be
840-497: The 2010 United States Census , there were 33,503 people, 13,255 households, and 9,168 families in the county. The population density was 68.7 inhabitants per square mile (26.5/km ). There were 14,645 housing units at an average density of 30.0 per square mile (11.6/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.5% white, 1.8% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of
896-593: The Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. The Rev. Joseph Milburn and his son Robert also arrived in 1803. They settled near Princeton , between the Patoka and White Rivers . The Milburns were from the area of Washington County, Kentucky . Rev. Milburn, a Baptist, established the first church; Robert established the first distillery in Indiana. In 1805, Jacob Warrick arrived, along with his father-in-law, Thomas Montgomery. They burned out
952-402: The Constitution of Indiana , and by the Indiana Code . County council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Four representatives are elected from county districts, and three are elected as "at-large" members. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries,
1008-609: The Gibson Generating Station and the three river settlements of Crawleyville, East Mount Carmel, and Skelton. The northern part is near the White River and is more given to hills and forest. The eastern part contains many hills and is also dotted with strip pits and active coal mines. The southern part is more given to valley and marshland, drained by the Pigeon Creek which flows south through Evansville. The highest point on
1064-536: The Indiana National Guard in shoring up levees and sandbagging towns. Hazleton was evacuated because its levee was showing signs of fatigue; however, the levees held. By the end of January 2005, the rivers had receded enough to allow people to return to their homes. Over 100 homes were lost in the flood, which was considered the second-worst flood in the area's history (after the Great Flood of 1913 ). With
1120-846: The Indiana Territory . President Thomas Jefferson chose William Henry Harrison as the territory's first governor, and Vincennes was established as the territorial capital. After the Michigan Territory was separated and the Illinois Territory was formed, Indiana was reduced to its current size and geography. By December 1816 the Indiana Territory was admitted to the Union as a state. Starting in 1794, Native American titles to Indiana lands were extinguished by usurpation, purchase, or war and treaty. The United States acquired land from
1176-668: The Native Americans in the 1804 Treaty of Vincennes , which included the future Gibson County. Settlers had been pouring into the extreme southwest part of the Indiana Territory starting in 1789, and by 1813 there was sufficient to form a local governing body. The area included in present-day Gibson County had been first placed under the jurisdiction of Knox County , formed in 1790. Parts of that extremely large county were partitioned off in 1801 to create Clark , in 1808 to create Harrison , in 1810 to create Jefferson and Wayne , and in 1811 to create Franklin counties. On April 1, 1813,
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#17328520091571232-467: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Evansville and one non-Catholic Christian school. Holy Cross, St. James, and Bethel field basketball teams. Enrollment and grades are in the first parentheses. Mascot (I/A) is in 2nd parentheses. 38°19′N 87°35′W / 38.31°N 87.58°W / 38.31; -87.58 Warrick County, Indiana Warrick County is a county located in
1288-540: The U.S. state of Indiana . As of 2020, the population was 63,898. The county seat is Boonville . It was organized in 1813 and was named for Captain Jacob Warrick , an Indiana militia company commander killed in the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. It is one of the ten fastest-growing counties in Indiana. Warrick County is the eastern part of the Evansville , IN – KY Metropolitan Statistical Area . Warrick County
1344-410: The 22,505 households, 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 24.4% were non-families, and 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 39.7 years. The median income for a household in
1400-613: The Centre in Evansville . This project has its controversy, highlighted by a group of protesters in attendance. A portion of the first segment opened in September 2009. The entire stretch of highway in Gibson County was open to traffic on November 15, 2012. Three railroad lines pass through the county. CSX Transportation operates a north–south line, and Norfolk Southern Railway operates an east–west line; they intersect in Princeton. The north–south Indiana Southern Railroad main line intersects
1456-652: The Forks of the White River; then up White River East Fork to where the line between Sections 20 and 29, Township 1 North, Range 4 West, strikes the same; then with that line to the then Gibson County line; then with that line dividing Gibson and Knox Counties to the Ohio River; then down the Ohio River, to the place of beginning. The original boundary still exists in a series of slants along every north-south county line from Posey to Perry County as well as Crawford County's southernmost border. In Vanderburgh County, Baseline Road runs along
1512-413: The Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court . County officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff , coroner , auditor , treasurer , recorder , surveyor , assessor, and circuit court clerk . Each of these elected officers serves
1568-622: The Norfolk Southern line at Oakland City . Gibson County's association with baseball is far-reaching with noted Major League Baseball players and announcers such as Gary Denbo and Dave Niehaus , and most notably MLB hall of famer Edd Roush and MLB legend Gil Hodges , the namesake of Gil Hodges Field, a little league field in Princeton . Gibson County made its mark on the High School scene with two softball titles by Gibson Southern and
1624-454: The Territorial legislature authorized partitioning a further large section of Knox to create Gibson County. The boundaries of this new county were reduced that same month (April 30, 1813) to create Warrick ; in 1814 to create Perry and Posey ; in 1816 to create Pike ; and finally in 1818 to create Vanderburgh counties. The first white settler of the future Gibson County was John Severns,
1680-577: The Wabash and White Rivers were severely flooded and nearly all of Gibson County's levees held the flood back, while many levees upstream were failing. On the evening of February 28, 2017, a powerful EF3 tornado struck areas of southern Illinois and Southwest Indiana. It began near Crossville, Illinois where it caused one death, then continued northeast, crossing the Wabash River into Posey County where it caused mainly tree and relatively minor structure damage,
1736-422: The annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes. Board of commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of
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1792-402: The area from the 2d Principal Meridian west to the Wabash River and down the Wabash River and with meanders up the Ohio River back to the 2d Principal Meridian (which had separated Knox County from Harrison County, Indiana Territory). Orange County , Spencer County , Pike County , Dubois County , and Crawford County all came from the roughly 2,000-square-mile (5,200 km ) area occupied by
1848-514: The central areas, Gibson County still remains a largely rural county with half of its townships having populations less than 2,000. Less than 7 percent of the county's 500 square miles (1,300 km ) lies within incorporated settlements, or 10 percent if subdivisions are included. The western part of the county consists largely of spread-out flood-prone farms with spotty marshes along the Wabash and White Rivers. There are rolling hills around Owensville , and large forest and marshland tracts lie near
1904-404: The commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government. Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of
1960-495: The county has a total area of 499.16 square miles (1,292.8 km ), of which 487.49 square miles (1,262.6 km ) (or 97.66%) is land and 11.68 square miles (30.3 km ) (or 2.34%) is water. * Baldwin Heights and Northbrook Hills are within the city limits of Princeton . Gibson County consists of ten townships : In recent years, average temperatures in Princeton have ranged from a low of 21 °F (−6 °C) in January to
2016-422: The county was $ 47,697 and the median income for a family was $ 73,583. Males had a median income of $ 51,961 versus $ 32,885 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 29,737. About 3.9% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over. The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by
2072-427: The county, whereas outside of Princeton, particularly South Gibson is where the consistent Republican support is found. In December 2004, a crippling snowstorm dumped over twice the normal annual snowfall in three days. Accumulations averaged 20 inches in Gibson County, with snow drifts reaching over 4 feet (1.2 m) in spots and some spots of Gibson County receiving as much as 32 inches (0.81 m). Interstate 64
2128-405: The county. Gibson County is part of Indiana's 8th congressional district ; Indiana Senate districts 48 and 49; and Indiana House of Representatives districts 64, 75 and 76. Overall Gibson County has been a Republican stronghold in national politics. In contrast, Democrats tend to be strong on county-level politics. Princeton accounts for the majority of consistent Democratic support within
2184-468: The current seat. According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 391.05 square miles (1,012.8 km ), of which 384.82 square miles (996.7 km ) (or 98.41%) is land and 6.24 square miles (16.2 km ) (or 1.60%) is water. In recent years, average temperatures in Boonville have ranged from a low of 23 °F (−5 °C) in January to a high of 89 °F (32 °C) in July, although
2240-463: The largest amounts of county-maintained roads outside of an urban county. Like most Indiana counties, Gibson County uses the Indiana county road system to identify its roads. U.S. Route 41 (a north–south road) and State Road 64 (an east–west road) are near the meridian and division lines for the county, respectively. A section of Interstate 69's construction groundbreaking occurred on July 16, 2008, at
2296-602: The last Native American village in 1807, chasing the inhabitants into the Illinois Territory . Captain Warrick was killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Gibson 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. The two counties of Gibson County and Warrick County, separated by Rector's Base Line, were formed March 9, 1813. Gibson County
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2352-418: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gibson_County&oldid=1132948435 " Category : United States county name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Gibson County, Indiana Gibson County
2408-531: The original Gibson County, as well as small portions of Lawrence County , Perry County , Posey County , the current Warrick County , and Vanderburgh County . When the county was organized, Patoka was intended to be the county seat. However, Patoka's low-lying location along the Patoka River gave rise to a malaria epidemic; to avoid this, the commissioners chose to establish a new town, eventually known as Princeton , on higher ground approximately 4 miles (6 km) south. However, although Princeton contends it
2464-426: The original boundary as well. The same was divided into two separate and distinct counties, by a line beginning on the Wabash River, known as Rector's Base Line (was surveyed by William Rector on the line between Townships 4 South and 5 South, from New Harmony, Posey County, and Alton, Crawford County, Indiana), and with that line east until it intersects the then Gibson County line and that tract of land falling within
2520-422: The population. In terms of ancestry, 28.3% were German , 24.3% were American , 13.1% were Irish , and 11.7% were English . Of the 13,255 households, 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.8% were non-families, and 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
2576-529: The southern division thereof was Warrick County. However, because Gibson County organized a month earlier on April 1, this entire territory fell under Gibson County's jurisdiction. Within Warrick County's original jurisdiction included large portions but not entire portions of Crawford, Perry, Posey, Vanderburgh, and roughly 2/3s of Warrick County's current jurisdiction. Evansville was the original county seat, followed by Yankeetown, Newburgh, and finally Boonville,
2632-485: The southern extremes of the county: the intersection of Interstate 64 and US 41 ; and the intersection of Interstates 64 and 69, which will eventually link the county and Evansville to Indianapolis and Memphis and make a day trip to even Detroit possible. The western half of the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area lies within Gibson County. According to the 2010 census,
2688-409: The terrain (640 feet/200 meters ASL) is a hill two miles (3.2 km) north of Princeton. Even without Interstate 69 , the county is within a day's drive of Chicago , Cincinnati , Chattanooga , Columbus , Indianapolis , Louisville , Memphis , Nashville , Springfield , St. Louis , even South Bend , and Fort Wayne despite the lack of freeway connection. There are two major intersections in
2744-568: The tornado then continued its track east-northeast into southern Gibson County where the most intense damage occurred between Owensville and Cynthiana . Two people received minor injuries there. The tornado continued, causing damage along the way, with severe damage being concentrated along Indiana 168 and to several facilities along the southern end of the TMMI complex until ending south of Oakland City , after tracking 44 miles. Gibson County has over 1,700 miles (2,700 km) of county roads, one of
2800-497: Was 155.1 inhabitants per square mile (59.9/km ). There were 24,203 housing units at an average density of 62.9 per square mile (24.3/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.0% white, 1.6% Asian, 1.3% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 35.3% were German , 15.4% were Irish , 13.4% were American , and 12.5% were English . Of
2856-482: Was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 39.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 47,697 and the median income for a family was $ 61,652. Males had a median income of $ 43,271 versus $ 28,424 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 22,542. About 7.6% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over. The county government
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#17328520091572912-471: Was closed. The Indiana National Guard was dispatched and local farmers were recruited to help stranded motorists. The White River at Hazleton got as high as 31 feet (9.4 m), almost high enough to overtake US 41, while the Wabash River at Mount Carmel , Illinois rose to 33.95 feet (10.35 m). Extreme flooding occurred throughout the county and high school students from many counties assisted
2968-522: Was formed by statute on March 9, 1813, effective April 30, 1813 from Knox County . Warrick and Gibson counties were both created out of this area of Knox County between the White River and the Ohio River . The boundaries of this area began at the mouth of the Wabash River; then up the Wabash River with the meanders thereof to the mouth of the White River; then up the White River with the meanders thereof to
3024-517: Was organized on April 1, 1813, while Warrick County was organized on April 30, meaning that both territories fell under Gibson County for that nearly month-long period. Gibson County occupied everything from the Wabash River and from the White River's extension to the Paoli Base Line down the 2d Principal Meridian to the Rector's Base Line. The area south of this line became Warrick County , which covered
3080-495: Was strong in Gibson County where many were active in the Underground Railroad , some openly known as Abolitionists such as David Stormont and his wife who maintained a station at their home three miles northwest of Princeton, along with John Carithers who aided runaway slaves at his home east of Princeton, Sarah Merrick, Princeton, was jailed (after she was unable or unwilling to pay her $ 500 bail) in Gibson County for helping
3136-463: Was the only county seat, some contend county records indicate Owensville was a temporary county seat since Princeton was not laid out until late 1814, at least a year after Gibson County's organization. Although Indiana was technically a "free state," those assisting runaway slaves were guilty of breaking the law and could be prosecuted and jailed. Despite the legal threats, the Abolitionist movement
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