39-495: Greensburg may refer to: Places [ edit ] In the United States Greensburg, Indiana Greensburg, Kansas Greensburg, Kentucky Greensburg, Louisiana Greensburg, Missouri Greensburg, Ohio Greensburg Township, Putnam County, Ohio Greensburg, Pennsylvania Greensburg, West Virginia Other [ edit ] "Greensburg",
78-513: A party affiliation and to be residents of the county. Decatur County is part of Indiana's 6th congressional district ; Indiana Senate district 42; and Indiana House of Representatives district 67. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 25,740 people, 9,977 households, and 6,995 families in the county. The population density was 69.1 inhabitants per square mile (26.7/km ). There were 11,209 housing units at an average density of 30.1 per square mile (11.6/km ). The racial makeup of
117-672: A small claims court that handles civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of 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 other elected offices, including sheriff , coroner , auditor , treasurer , recorder , surveyor , and circuit court clerk . These officers are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare
156-506: A male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age in the city was 37 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
195-497: A museum in 1976 in a historic former residence. The museum underwent an expansion and renovation in 2006, providing better facilities for storage, record keeping, and exhibits. Visits to the Historical Society Museum and a Pioneer Day event provide students an interactive learning experience on the life of the area's first settlers. Another school enrichment project allows students to research historic buildings, focusing on
234-406: A new 19,200 square-foot building for new in-house subassembly of vehicles' front end module, including radiator and cooling fan. As of September 2021, IAP employs over 2,700 people and produces the eleventh-generation Honda Civic hatchback, the fifth-generation Honda CR-V , and the third-generation Honda Insight . The Acura ILX was also assembled at IAP from 2012 to 2015 until production
273-423: A total area of 9.315 square miles (24.13 km ), of which 9.27 square miles (24.01 km ) (or 99.52%) is land and 0.045 square miles (0.12 km ) (or 0.48%) is water. Greensburg is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. Temperatures are high and can lead to warm, oppressive nights. Summers are usually somewhat wetter than winters, with much of
312-492: A track on Fetchin Bones ' second album, Bad Pumpkin 2007 Greensburg tornado , an EF5 tornado that hit Greensburg, Kansas, commonly known as the "Greensburg tornado" or just "Greensburg" Greensburg (TV series) (2008-2010), about the rebuilding of Greensburg (Kansas) after being struck by the 2007 Greensburg tornado Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
351-609: A veteran of the War of 1812 . Michigan Road was completed in 1837, bringing more people to settle and visit the growing town. After the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and St. Louis Railroad was completed in 1853, the town boomed. Agriculture, foundries, millineries, wholesale grocers, and other businesses took advantage of Greenburg's strategic rail position. At the beginning of the twentieth century, race relations in Greensburg worsened, leading to
390-405: A well-known Decatur County woman by John Green, a Black man. The News asserted that the incident was not a race war and was instead "the work of whiskey and every good citizen of Greensburg deplores it." The News put further blame on a "wide-open policy" that allowed "disreputable whites and depraved negroes" that had been in force for two years. According to the 2010 census, Greensburg has
429-696: Is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana . As of the 2020 United States Census , the population was 26,472. The county seat (and only incorporated city) is Greensburg . In 1787, the US 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 the Indiana Territory . President Thomas Jefferson chose William Henry Harrison as
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#1732843944102468-414: Is a city in and the county seat of Decatur County, Indiana , United States. The population was 12,312 at the time of the 2020 census. Greensburg founder Thomas Hendricks Sr. 's wife named the city in honor of her native town, Greensburg, Pennsylvania . Its first post office opened in 1823 and spelled the city's name as Greensburgh until 1894. Greensburg was laid out in 1822 by Col Thomas Hendricks,
507-540: Is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana , and by the Indiana Code . County Council: The legislative branch of the county government; 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, in
546-715: Is land and 0.76 square miles (2.0 km ) (or 0.20%) is water. In recent years, average temperatures in Greensburg have ranged from a low of 19 °F (−7 °C) in January to a high of 85 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −24 °F (−31 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 105 °F (41 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.42 inches (61 mm) in February to 5.03 inches (128 mm) in May. The county government
585-775: Is located 66 miles (106 km) away. Almost all of the city territory is in the Greensburg Community Schools , while small pieces extend into Decatur County Community Schools . Greensburg has one newspaper, the Greensburg Daily News , which is published Mondays through Saturdays. The paper is owned by CNHI . Greensburg is also home to 1330 AM 104.3 FM WTRE , a locally owned and operated 500-watt AM/FM radio station that plays country music, local news, and local sports from area high schools. [REDACTED] Media related to Greensburg, Indiana at Wikimedia Commons Decatur County, Indiana Decatur County
624-559: Is the largest employer in the city as of 2023. Honda purchased 1,700 acres (6.9 km ) at the northwest edge of Greensburg in 2006. Mass production of the Honda Civic (eighth generation) sedan commenced at IAP on October 9, 2008. A second shift was added in fall 2011. Production capacity was increased by 25% to accommodate the start of production of the Civic hybrid in early 2013. In 2018, Honda invested US$ 32.5 million to expand its plant with
663-537: Is the master plan for a high-speed rail network throughout the midwestern United States. The Greensburg Municipal Airport consists of a single runway measuring 3,343 ft (1,019 m). by 40 ft (12 m). There are tentative plans to either expand the current runway or build a new airport elsewhere in Decatur County. Indianapolis International Airport is located 59 miles (95 km) from Greensburg, and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
702-537: The National Register of Historic Places . The Decatur County Courthouse in Greensburg is known for a tree which grows from the top of the Courthouse Tower, giving Greensburg its nickname, "Tree City". There have been one or more trees growing continually since the first tree was noticed in the early 1870s. Later, other small trees appeared on the clock tower. County officials were initially concerned that
741-457: The Native Americans in the 1809 treaty of Fort Wayne , and by the treaty of St. Mary's in 1818 considerably more territory became property of the government. This included the future Decatur County, which was authorized by the state legislature on December 12, 1821. No settler was allowed in the area until the government survey was completed in 1820. The Decatur County governing structure
780-410: The 9,977 households, 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.9% were non-families, and 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 38.7 years. The median income for a household in
819-421: The age, architecture, use and other information that would help place the structure within the community's story. The results are then condensed onto bronze plaques placed on the exterior of the buildings. The incentive package included $ 5,000 to offset moving expenses, a year's membership to the local co-working space and YMCA, gift cards to the seasonal farmers market, tickets throughout the year to productions at
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#1732843944102858-404: The average family size was 2.92. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males. The median income for a household in the city
897-573: The city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,260 people, 4,178 households, and 2,778 families living in the city. The population density was 2,140.4 inhabitants per square mile (826.4/km ). There were 4,420 housing units at an average density of 922.1 per square mile (356.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 97.57% White , 0.08% African American , 0.16% Native American , 1.39% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.10% from other races , and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of
936-420: The city was 96.1% White , 0.4% African American , 0.2% Native American , 1.3% Asian , 0.9% from other races , and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population. There were 4,661 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had
975-491: The community with Columbus , Bloomington , and Terre Haute to the west and Batesville to the east. Recently a construction project, which has made going east on Interstate 74 from the ramp west of town possible, has been completed. Greensburg is a likely train stop on the proposed high-speed rail line between Indianapolis and Cincinnati. This line is part of the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative , which
1014-405: The county was 97.3% white, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, In terms of ancestry, 35.5% were of English ancestry, 35.1% were of German , and 9.0% were of Irish ancestry according to 2010 American Community Survey . Of
1053-416: The expulsion of African Americans from the city after race riots against them in 1906 and 1907. According to James W. Loewen , Greensburg then was for decades a sundown town , a town that was purposely all-white. The Indianapolis News reported that the incident on April 30, 1907, in which white residents drove non-whites from Greensburg, began as local outrage increased following a reported assault on
1092-425: 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; commissioners are elected county-wide to staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners execute acts legislated by the council, collect revenue, and manage the county government. Court: The county maintains
1131-685: The governor of the territory, and Vincennes was established as the 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
1170-404: The local playhouse, home-cooked meals and a program called "Grandparents on Demand", which offered babysitting hours and a stand in on Grandparents Day at school. The Bromwell Wire Works , Decatur County Courthouse , Greensburg Carnegie Public Library , Greensburg Downtown Historic District , Bright B. Harris House , Jerman School , and Knights of Pythias Building and Theatre are listed on
1209-410: The population. There were 4,178 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39, and
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1248-466: The rainfall coming from convectional thunderstorm activity. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is " Cfa " (Humid Subtropical Climate). As of the census of 2010, there were 11,492 people, 4,661 households, and 2,927 families living in the city. The population density was 1,239.7 inhabitants per square mile (478.7/km ). There were 5,185 housing units at an average density of 559.3 per square mile (215.9/km ). The racial makeup of
1287-509: The title Greensburg . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Greensburg&oldid=1257199230 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Greensburg, Indiana Greensburg
1326-454: The tree as a mulberry tree . Greensburg is located adjacent to Interstate 74 halfway between Indianapolis and Cincinnati . U.S. Route 421 links Greensburg with Indianapolis to the north and Lexington, Kentucky , to the south. State Road 3 connects Greensburg with Muncie and Fort Wayne to the north and the Indiana suburbs of Louisville, Kentucky , to the south. State Road 46 links
1365-423: The trees would cause damage to the roof, and a steeplejack was hired in the 1880s to remove some of them. Two trees were left, with one ultimately growing to a height of nearly 15 feet (4.6 m). By the time it died, another tree had appeared. Today, there are two trees on the tower. During a recent tree trimming a piece of the tree was examined by several Purdue University foresters and they positively identified
1404-441: The upper part of the county, continuing into Shelby County . Clifty Creek flows southwestward through the central part of the county, continuing into Bartholomew , and Sand Creek flows south-southwestward through the lower center of the county, continuing into Jennings County . According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 373.32 square miles (966.9 km ), of which 372.57 square miles (965.0 km ) (or 99.80%)
1443-529: Was $ 38,029, and the median income for a family was $ 45,439. Males had a median income of $ 31,662 versus $ 24,605 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,829. About 8.0% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over. Honda Motor Company operates an automobile manufacturing plant ( Honda Manufacturing of Indiana , LLC) along Interstate 74 in Greensburg. This facility, also called Indiana Auto Plant or IAP,
1482-523: Was formed in 1822. The county was named for Commodore Stephen Decatur Jr. , naval officer in the First and Second Barbary Wars , and in the War of 1812 . Decatur was killed in a duel in 1820. The low rolling hills are devoted to agriculture or urban development, with only the areas carved by drainages still wooded. The highest point (1,097 feet/334 meters ASL) is a hillock 0.8 miles (1.3 km) SSE from Kingston . The Flatrock River flows westward through
1521-756: Was transferred to Honda's plant in Marysville, Ohio . The Acura ILX hybrid became the first hybrid model built by Honda in North America. Honda has been exporting IAP assembled Civics to Mexico, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan since 2009. Delta Faucet Company has operated a manufacturing facility in the city since 1958. In addition to faucet components, Delta's Greensburg plant also produces bath tubs and shower fixtures. The Historical Society of Decatur County established
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