Corydon, Indiana
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Corydon is a town located in Harrison County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,715. The city is the county seat of Harrison CountyTemplate:GR.
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Geography
Corydon is located at 38°12'46" North, 86°7'31" West (38.212724, -86.125318)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²). 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,715 people, 1,171 households, and 674 families residing in the town. The population density is 659.3/km² (1,708.1/mi²). There are 1,271 housing units at an average density of 308.6/km² (799.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.27% White, 1.14% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 0.18% from two or more races. 1.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,171 households out of which 25.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% are married couples living together, 13.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% are non-families. 37.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.17 and the average family size is 2.81.
In the town the population is spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $33,823, and the median income for a family is $41,630. Males have a median income of $29,159 versus $21,699 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,740. 10.3% of the population and 9.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.2% of those under the age of 18 and 14.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
History
Corydon became a territorial capital of Indiana in 1813, when it was moved here from Vincennes. The state constitution was drawn up in Corydon. The town served as a first state capital of Indiana in 1816–1825 (the capital was moved to Indianapolis in 1825).
Corydon was the site of the only Civil War battle fought in Indiana. On July 9, 1863, a Confederate contingent led by General John Hunt Morgan crossed from Kentucky into Indiana. Known as "Morgan's Confederate Raiders," this mounted calvary unit engaged about 400 hastily prepared home guard units in Corydon, resulting in a Confederate victory (Morgan was captured 46 days later in Ohio).
Corydon Old Capitol Building is now a state historic site.
External links
- The Corydon Democrat (http://www.corydondemocrat.com/)