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Decatur, Indiana

Decatur, Indiana
Administration
Full nameDecatur, Indiana
Official nameDecatur, Indiana
Settlement typeCity
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyAdams
TownshipRoot, Washington
Government
MayorJohn L. Schultz (D)
Geography
Total Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km2)
Land Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km2)
Water Area0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation801 ft (244.1 m)
Demography
Total Population9405 (2010)
Density (pop.)747.7/km2 (1936.5/sq mi)
Other information
Time zoneEST (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code46733
Area code260
FIPS code18-17074 
GNIS feature ID0446543 

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Decatur is a city in Root and Washington townships, Adams County, Indiana, United States. The city, which serves as the county seat of Adams County , takes its name after the prominent war hero Stephen Decatur, Jr., one of the captains of the original 6 frigates of the US navy. When Indiana claimed official statehood in 1816, Decatur's name was as well known and revered as any star/celebrity today, thus when the town of Decatur was founded in 1836 it took its name in honor of the war hero. The population of Decatur was 9,405 at the 2010 census

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Motorcycle Stunt Riding performed in Decatur Indiana 6-7-09 by Woodson Motorsports.
1.08 min. | 5.0 user rating		 This is in memory of John W. Friedt who coached wrestling in Decatur, Indiana. The impact he left on those he met will never be forgotten.
15.67 min. | 0 user rating		 A large truck sales center with two locations in Fort Wayne and Decatur, Indiana. Over 150 trucks available. Specializing in heavy duty work trucks, diesels, cube vans, box trucks, all around work trucks. Financing, trades-ins and more. Call 260-482-1700
1.18 min. | 0 user rating		 Decatur Indiana Be a part of it
2.70 min. | 4.33 user rating		 Images of Decatur Indiana in the Early Fall
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A bluegrass jam near Decatur, Indiana. Scenes on the way to and during the jam. Music: Old Joe Clark, 1934, Wayne Perry
1.22 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Decatur County Senior Circuit Judge W. Michael Wilke proclaimed: "The defendant will be released from the Department of Corrections" and Kristine Bunch, the Indiana woman convicted of setting a 1995 fire that killed her 3-year-old son, was released for the first time after 16 years in prison. Bunch's case drew the attention of the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University School of Law. The Indiana Court of Appeals last week ordered the local court to allow Bunch's release on bond while she awaits her second trial. Bunch's family put up bond money for her in 1996. Experts from the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University School of Law said scientific advances suggest the fire wasn't deliberately set. The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled in March that prosecutors should have provided Bunch's defense with a lab report that allegedly found no trace of kerosene in her son's bedroom.
6.78 min. | 0 user rating		 This video clip is a continuation of my earlier clip, 'Caboose Ride on the Decatur Sub'. All of the same general issues apply that I noted in my narrative description for part 1. The movie begins at about Milligan, Indiana, just after crossing over county road 1050E. The milepost for Milligan is MP 172.4. The camera focuses on a long white building to the right side of the track. This was a restaurant that I went to every chance I had. It was run by a little old lady, serving home-cooked meals at lunch time to all the farming families in the area. It was very in-expensive; and there was only ever one entrée' on the menu. But it was always good! Next, we cross state route 236 on a long skew crossing. We then see Charlie Hutchins driving on the north side of the track, likely on 236. We then cross SR 59, just before we go over the Little Raccoon Creek. Of course, this bridge is gone now. We then cross over SR 36, Guion Road, and this bridge is gone as well. This was a very interesting railroad location. At one time there was a railroad running roughly north-south under the B&O. As far as I can tell, this line started life as the Logansport, Crawfordsville and Southwestern Railroad, and later became part of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It was gone long before this movie was made in 1984. What surprised me was that there was a connecting track at one time between the two railroads on a very steep grade. Looking at Google aerial map, I can still make out the location of the <b>...</b>
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1.12 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Decatur Central 10th Place Indiana State Finals Class B
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Chamber salutes small businesses at luncheon - Times Bulletin Tweet this news
Times Bulletin--P & R also has three retail stores in Van Wert, Defiance, and -Decatur-, -Indiana-. Robin Farris' three-year battle with cancer gave the family an opportunity ... - Date : Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:11:39 GMT+00:00
Grants Awards Ceremony set for Monday - The Republic Tweet this news
The Republic---Decatur- County � Tree City Fall Festival, $3170; Arts and Cultural Council of -Decatur- County, $6143.  Jackson County � Southern -Indiana- Center for the ... - Date : Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:19:24 GMT+00:00
Verbatim: Adams health department launches website - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (blog) Tweet this news
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (blog)--Roanoke, IN (November 12, 2010) Located in -Decatur-, -Indiana-, the Adams County Health Department and Clinic is "committed to protecting, promoting, ... - Date : Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:38:30 GMT+00:00
Police: Greensburg man confesses to killing aunt - Chicago Tribune Tweet this news
Chicago Tribune--AP Authorities are holding a southeastern -Indiana- man who they say called police after killing his aunt. Greensburg police Chief Brian Heaton says ... - Date : Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:42:53 GMT+00:00
High school girls basketball: Memorial's Buggs ready to battle Kentucky All-Stars - South Bend Tribune Tweet this news
South Bend Tribune--She joined Miss Basketball Courtney Moses of Oak Hill, Dee Dee Williams (Ben Davis), Jasmine Penny (Logansport) and Anna Munn (-Decatur- Central). ... - Date : Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:14:53 GMT+00:00
Superintendent Turns Down Alabama Job - WRTV Indianapolis Tweet this news
WRTV Indianapolis--INDIANAPOLIS -- -Decatur- Township Schools Superintendent Donald Stinson has decided not to accept a job in Alabama that was offered to him last week. ... - Date : Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:29:38 GMT+00:00
SOFTBALL: Hornets win first regional crown, 12-1 - Evening News and Tribune Tweet this news
Evening News and Tribune--Embry crossed the plate when South -Decatur- pitcher Samantha Scranton issued walks to the next two batters. Senior first baseman Georgia Lacy batted in a run ... - Date : Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:18:43 GMT+00:00
Mustangs prepare for national tourney - Sioux City Journal Tweet this news
Sioux City Journal---DECATUR-, Ala. -- The Morningside softball team opens its NAIA National Tournament appearance Thursday against Bethel College of -Indiana-. ... - Date : Wed, 12 May 2010 00:55:15 GMT+00:00
"On Local Government" provides update on local gov't finance - Lafayette Online News Tweet this news
Lafayette Online News--The presentation can be viewed at the following county Extension offices: Allen, Bartholomew, Clark, Dearborn, -Decatur-, Floyd, Fountain, Hendricks, Johnson, ... - Date : Wed, 12 May 2010 05:10:40 GMT+00:00
13 WTHRCarmel-Clay, Speedway approve school referendums - WTHR Tweet this news
WTHR--Western Boone (Yes 31%, 69%), Eastern Hancock (Yes 32%, No, 68%), -Decatur- (Yes 43%, No 57%), and Rossville (Yes 40%, No 60%) all said no to their ... - Date : Wed, 05 May 2010 02:23:12 GMT+00:00

Municipalities and communities of Adams County, Indiana

County seat: Decatur
Cities and townsBerne * Decatur * Geneva * Monroe
TownshipsBlue Creek * French * Hartford * Jefferson * Kirkland * Monroe * Preble * Root * St. Marys * Union * Wabash * Washington
Unincorporated
communities		Ceylon * Coppess Corner * Elm Tree Crossroads * Honduras * Linn Grove * Magley * Monmouth * Perryville * Peterson * Pleasant Mills * Preble * Rivare * Williams

Fort Wayne - Huntington - Auburn Combined Statistical Area

CountiesAdams * Allen * DeKalb * Huntington * Noble * Wells * Whitley
Municipalities with population
over 10,000 in 2000		Auburn * Fort Wayne * Huntington * New Haven
Municipalities with population
1,000-10,000 in 2000		Albion * Andrews * Ashley * Avilla * Berne * Bluffton * Butler * Churubusco * Columbia City * Decatur * Garrett * Geneva * Grabill * Hamilton * Harlan * Huntertown * Kendallville * Leo-Cedarville * Ligonier * Markle * Monroeville * Ossian * Roanoke * Rome City * South Whitley * Warren * Waterloo * Woodburn
Municipalities with population
under 1,000 in 2000		Altona * Cromwell * Corunna * Monroe * Mount Etna * Larwill * Poneto * Saint Joe * Uniondale * Vera Cruz * Wolcottville * Zanesville

County seats of Indiana

In order by county * Bold indicates county of 100,000+
Decatur * Fort Wayne * Columbus * Fowler * Hartford City * Lebanon * Nashville * Delphi * Logansport * Jeffersonville * Brazil * Frankfort * English * Washington * Lawrenceburg * Greensburg * Auburn * Muncie * Jasper * Goshen * Connersville * New Albany * Covington * Brookville * Rochester * Princeton * Marion * Bloomfield * Noblesville * Greenfield * Corydon * Danville * New Castle * Kokomo * Huntington * Brownstown * Renssalaer * Portland * Madison * Vernon * Franklin * Vincennes * Warsaw * LaGrange * Crown Point * LaPorte * Bedford * Anderson * Indianapolis * Plymouth * Shoals * Peru * Bloomington * Crawfordsville * Martinsville * Kentland * Albion * Rising Sun * Paoli * Spencer * Rockville * Tell City * Petersburg * Valparaiso * Mount Vernon * Winamac * Greencastle * Winchester * Versailles * Rushville * South Bend * Scottsburg * Shelbyville * Rockport * Knox * Angola * Sullivan * Vevay * Lafayette * Tipton * Liberty * Evansville * Newport * Terre Haute * Wabash * Williamsport * Boonville * Salem * Richmond * Bluffton * Monticello * Columbia City



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