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'''Spades''' is an [[unincorporated community]] in [[Adams Township, Ripley County, Indiana|Adams Township]], [[Ripley County, Indiana|Ripley County]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Indiana]].<ref name=gnis/>
Spades is a small, [[Unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] located in [[Ripley County, Indiana|Ripley County]], [[Indiana]], [[United States]]. The community is situated in the southeastern region of the state, approximately 7 miles (11 kilometers) south of the county seat, [[Versailles, Indiana|Versailles]], and roughly 60 miles (97 kilometers) southeast of [[Indianapolis]]. The community is named after the Spades family, who were among the first settlers in the area during the early 19th century.


==History==
==History==
Spades was laid out in 1855.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://rchslib.org/ripleyformed.html | title=The Start of Ripley County, Indiana | publisher=Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society | accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref> The community's name honors Jacob Spade, a first settler.<ref>{{cite book|last=Baker|first=Ronald L.|title=From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History|url=https://archive.org/details/fromneedmoretopr00bake|url-access=registration|date=October 1995|publisher=Indiana University Press|isbn=978-0-253-32866-3|page=[https://archive.org/details/fromneedmoretopr00bake/page/307 307]|quote=Jacob Spade was an early settler.}}</ref> An early variant name of the community was '''Spades Depot'''.<ref name=gnis/>
Spades was established in the early 1800s by the Spades family, who migrated from the eastern United States in search of new opportunities in the expanding western frontier<ref>Ripley County Historical Society. (n.d.). Early Settlers of Ripley County, Indiana. Retrieved from <nowiki>http://www.ripleycountyhistory.org/early_settlers.html</nowiki></ref>. The area was primarily used for agricultural purposes, with a focus on farming and livestock. The community gradually expanded as more settlers arrived, drawn to the region's fertile soil and close proximity to water sources, including [[Laughery Creek]]<ref>United States Geological Survey. (2021). Geographic Names Information System: Laughery Creek. Retrieved from <nowiki>https://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=138:3:::NO::P3_FID,P3_TITLE:449467,Laughery%20Creek</nowiki></ref>.


A post office was established as Spade's Depot in 1855, the name was shortened to Spades in 1883, and the post office closed in 1950.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Ripley&searchtext=&pagenum=3 | title=Ripley County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref>
== Demographics ==
As an unincorporated community, Spades does not have an official population count; however, the surrounding area has a population of approximately 1,500 residents, according to the 2020 United States Census<ref>United States Census Bureau. (2021). QuickFacts: Ripley County, Indiana. Retrieved from <nowiki>https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/ripleycountyindiana/POP010220</nowiki></ref>. The majority of the population is White, with smaller percentages of African American, Hispanic, Asian, and other racial groups.

==Economy==
Spades' economy is predominantly based on agriculture, with several small farms producing corn, soybeans, and wheat, as well as raising livestock<ref>Indiana State Department of Agriculture. (2019). Indiana Agriculture Strategic Plan: 2019-2024. Retrieved from <nowiki>https://www.in.gov/isda/files/ISDA_2019_Strategic_Plan_Web.pdf</nowiki></ref>. In addition to farming, some residents work in nearby towns, such as Versailles and [[Osgood, Indiana|Osgood]], or commute to larger cities like Indianapolis for employment.

== Education ==
Spades is served by the South Ripley Community School Corporation, which includes South Ripley Elementary School, South Ripley Junior High School, and [[South Ripley High School]], all located in Versailles<ref>South Ripley Community School Corporation. (n.d.). Schools. Retrieved from <nowiki>https://www.southripley.k12.in.us/schools</nowiki></ref>.

== Points of Interest ==
Spades is home to the historic Spades Church, which was established in 1854 and continues to serve the community today<ref>Spades Church. (n.d.). History. Retrieved from <nowiki>http://www.spadeschurch.com/history.html</nowiki></ref>. The church is a notable example of mid-19th-century rural architecture in Indiana. Additionally, the nearby [[Versailles State Park]] offers a range of recreational activities, such as camping, hiking, and fishing, for both residents and visitors alike<ref>Indiana Department of Natural Resources. (n.d.). Versailles State Park. Retrieved from <nowiki>https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2963.htm</nowiki></ref>.


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Latest revision as of 15:24, 19 January 2024

Spades, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Spades is located in Indiana
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Spades is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 39°15′16″N 85°07′24″W / 39.25444°N 85.12333°W / 39.25444; -85.12333
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyRipley
TownshipAdams
Elevation
[1]
1,017 ft (310 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47041
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID443903[1]

Spades is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

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Spades was laid out in 1855.[2] The community's name honors Jacob Spade, a first settler.[3] An early variant name of the community was Spades Depot.[1]

A post office was established as Spade's Depot in 1855, the name was shortened to Spades in 1883, and the post office closed in 1950.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Spades, Indiana
  2. ^ "The Start of Ripley County, Indiana". Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 307. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Jacob Spade was an early settler.
  4. ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 30, 2015.


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