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Kendallville, Indiana

Coordinates: 41°26′36″N 85°15′23″W / 41.44333°N 85.25639°W / 41.44333; -85.25639
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Kendallville, Indiana
City
Downtown Kendallville in October 2005.
Downtown Kendallville in October 2005.
Location of Kendallville in Noble County, Indiana.
Location of Kendallville in Noble County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 41°26′36″N 85°15′23″W / 41.44333°N 85.25639°W / 41.44333; -85.25639
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyNoble
TownshipWayne
Government
 • MayorLance L. Waters (R)[1]
Area
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 • Total6.34 sq mi (16.42 km2)
 • Land6.12 sq mi (15.84 km2)
 • Water0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
Elevation
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988 ft (301 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total10,271
 • Density1,679.64/sq mi (648.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46755
Area code260
FIPS code18-39402[4]
GNIS feature ID2395505[3]
Websitehttp://www.kendallville-in.org

Kendallville is a city in Wayne Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3] The population was 10,222 as of the 2022 census.

History

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Kendallville was founded in 1849,[5] and the post office had already been in operation in the area since 1837.[6] The city was named after Amos Kendall, 8th United States Postmaster General.[7]

The Iddings-Gilbert-Leader-Anderson Block and Kendallville Downtown Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[8]

1992 tornado

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On July 14, 1992, Kendallville was unexpectedly struck by a significant F2 tornado.[9][10][11] The tornado formed on the city's west side and traveled eastward at 30 miles per hour, hitting the city's downtown area, shopping center and residential area. The tornado increased in velocity as it uprooted trees and tore down power lines, narrowly missing the Noble County fairgrounds where the county fair was being held that week. Witnesses report the tornado touched down and lifted several times throughout its life cycle.[12]

The tornado exited the city from its east side before dissipating in Dekalb County, traveling for 8 miles and reaching a maximum path width of 150 yards. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 157 miles per hour,[13][12] and one-inch-in-diameter hail was reported south and west of Kendallville.[12]

The city's emergency sirens did not sound; the tornado formed so rapidly and in such close proximity to town that city officials did not get an opportunity to activate them. Additionally, weather radar failed to detect the circulation due to its relatively small width for a tornado of its intensity.[12]

Although there were no fatalities in the storm, injuries were sustained by 28 people.[14] 31 homes were destroyed, and damages were estimated to be in excess of $13 million.[15]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, Kendallville has a total area of 6.264 square miles (16.22 km2), of which 6.04 square miles (15.64 km2) (or 96.42%) is land and 0.224 square miles (0.58 km2) (or 3.58%) is water.[16]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18702,164—
18802,3739.7%
18902,96024.7%
19003,35413.3%
19104,98148.5%
19205,2735.9%
19305,4393.1%
19405,431−0.1%
19506,11912.7%
19606,76510.6%
19706,8381.1%
19807,2996.7%
19907,7736.5%
20009,61623.7%
20109,8622.6%
202010,2714.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[17]
Detail of Victorian facade downtown
City Hall

2010 census

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As of the census[18] of 2010, there were 9,862 people, 3,940 households, and 2,483 families living in the city. The population density was 1,630.1 inhabitants per square mile (629.4/km2). There were 4,382 housing units at an average density of 724.3 per square mile (279.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 3,940 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 9,616 people, 3,873 households, and 2,459 families living in the city. The population density was 1,890.0 inhabitants per square mile (729.7/km2). There were 4,172 housing units at an average density of 820.0 per square mile (316.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.66% White, 0.25% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.37% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.16% of the population.

There were 3,873 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,899, and the median income for a family was $42,341. Males had a median income of $33,258 versus $23,851 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,335. About 7.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events

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  • Apple Festival
  • Christmas Parade
  • County Fair
  • Fireworks at Bixler Lake (4 July)
  • Kendallville Main Street Car Show
  • The Kendallville Open
  • Tri-State Bluegrass Festival[19]

Education

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Schools in the Kendallville area include:

  • East Noble High School
  • East Noble Middle School
  • South Side Elementary School
  • North Side Elementary School
  • Wayne Center Elementary School
  • St. John Lutheran School

The town has a lending library, the Kendallville Public Library.[20]

Media

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The News Sun is the city's daily newspaper; and it also covers the rest of Noble and LaGrange counties. It is the successor of the Noble County Journal, a weekly founded c. 1860, and is now owned by KPC Media Group, a chain of three dailies, three weeklies, and several monthly publications in northeastern Indiana. It has its headquarters on Main Street in Kendallville.[21]

The Kendallville Mall newspaper and KendallvilleTV on YouTube provide local news and videos.[22]

The Cinema Museum in London holds good home movies of Kendalville and the refrigerator factory in 1959.[23]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Welcome to the Official Website for the City of Kendallville, Indiana - Mayor".
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kendallville, Indiana
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ A Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana ... Western Biographical Publishing Company. 1880. p. 184.
  6. ^ "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  7. ^ Counties of LaGrange and Noble, Indiana: Historical and Biographical. F.A. Battey & Company. 1882. p. 120.
  8. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  9. ^ "Northern Indiana Funnel Cloud, Tornado, and Tornado Damage Picture Page". www.weather.gov. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  10. ^ July 14, 1992 Tornado Aftermath Of Kendallville, Indiana. January 13, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ Reaction to damage from 1992 Indiana tornadoes. November 22, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ a b c d "Kendallville remembers the tornado of July '92". KPCNews. February 28, 2006. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  13. ^ Narramore, Jen (July 14, 2019). "Kendallville, IN F2 Tornado – July 14, 1992 – Tornado Talk". Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Narramore, Jen (July 14, 2019). "Kendallville, IN F2 Tornado – July 14, 1992 – Tornado Talk". Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  15. ^ "Kendallville remembers the tornado of July '92". KPCNews. February 28, 2006. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  16. ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  17. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  18. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
  19. ^ Winger, James. "Bluegrass in the Midwest by Northern Indiana Bluegrass". www.bluegrassusa.net.
  20. ^ "Indiana public library directory" (PDF). Indiana State Library. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 18, 2017. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
  21. ^ "KPCNews - Serving the Northeast Indiana Community". KPCNews. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  22. ^ "Kendallville TV - YouTube". www.youtube.com.
  23. ^ "Cinema Museum Home Movie Database.xlsx". Google Docs. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
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