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[[File:Welcome to Clayton.jpg|thumb|upright|Sign welcoming people to Clayton, Indiana]]
'''Clayton''' is a small town in [[Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana|Liberty Township]], [[Hendricks County, Indiana|Hendricks County]], [[Indiana]], [[United States]] located on State Road 39, between Danville, Plainfield and Mooresville with easy access to Interstate 70. The population was 972 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 Census]].
'''Clayton''' is a small town in [[Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana|Liberty Township]], [[Hendricks County, Indiana|Hendricks County]], [[Indiana]], United States. The population was 972 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1813366| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Clayton town, Indiana| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=June 20, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> up from 693 at the 2000 census.


==History==
==History==
In 1829 a little town in Liberty Township was named Clayville, honoring Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman. In 1835, Clayville consisted of ten houses and 43 people. The Town of Clayville was platted in 1851 by George W. Wills.<ref>{{cite book | url=http://books.google.com/books?id=_Gw3AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA85#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions | publisher=B.F. Bowen | author=Hadley, John Vestal | year=1914 | pages=85}}</ref> However, the name was changed to Clayton in 1858 because another Clayville already existed in Dubois County.
In 1829 a little town in [[Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana|Liberty Township]] was named "Clayville", honoring [[Henry Clay]], the [[Kentucky]] statesman. In 1835, Clayville consisted of ten houses and 43 people. The Town of Clayville was platted in 1851 by George W. Wills.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb__Gw3AQAAMAAJ | title=History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions | publisher=B.F. Bowen | author=Hadley, John Vestal | year=1914 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb__Gw3AQAAMAAJ/page/n88 85]}}</ref> The name was changed to "Clayton" in 1858 because another Clayville already existed in [[Dubois County, Indiana|Dubois County]].


The first two houses in Clayton were built by Thomas Potts and Lewis T. Pounds, and Parker & Foote was the first store. George Wills built the first hotel and John Miles and James Worrell developed the first flouring mill. The first train passed through in 1852. By the early 1900s, the town had electric service, supplied by the Danville Light, Heat and Power Co.
The first two houses in Clayton were built by Thomas Potts and Lewis T. Pounds, and Parker & Foote was the first store. George Wills built the first hotel, and John Miles and James Worrell developed the first flouring mill. The first train passed through in 1852. By the early 1900s, the town had electric service, supplied by the Danville Light, Heat and Power Co.


The first schoolhouse built in Clayton was erected in 1867. In the spring of 1868, Howard Mitchell started a subscription school in the new building. It was not until 1897 the first high school of the township was built in Cartersburg. In the fall of 1901 the high school was transferred to Clayton, which made it nearer the middle of the township and the center of the school population.
The first schoolhouse built in Clayton was erected in 1867. In the spring of 1868, Howard Mitchell started a subscription school in the new building. The first high school of the township was built in nearby [[Cartersburg, Indiana|Cartersburg]] in 1897. In the fall of 1901 the high school was transferred to Clayton, which made it nearer the middle of the township and the center of the school population.


In 1909 the town was incorporated and had a population of 497.
In 1909 the town was incorporated and had a population of 497.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Clayton is located in southern Hendricks County. [[Indiana State Road 39]] is the main road through the town, leading north {{convert|5|mi|0}} to [[Danville, Indiana|Danville]], the [[county seat]], and southeast {{convert|2|mi|0}} to [[U.S. Route 40]] at [[Belleville, Indiana|Belleville]]. Via US-40, [[Plainfield, Indiana|Plainfield]] is {{convert|7|mi|0}} east of Clayton. [[Interstate 70]] passes {{convert|6|mi|0}} south of Clayton, with access from State Road 39. Downtown [[Indianapolis]] is {{convert|24|to|28|mi}} east of Clayton, depending on which highway is taken.
Clayton is located at {{coord|39|41|22|N|86|31|22|W|type:city}} (39.689427, -86.522752).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the 2010 census, Clayton has a total area of {{convert|0.76|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
According to the 2010 census, Clayton has a total area of {{convert|0.76|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
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|title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1
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|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
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|archive-date=February 13, 2020
==Cityscape==
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Lambert Park in Clayton is home to the Fall Festival and "Movies in the Park" on Friday evenings.
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==Entertainment==
==Entertainment==
The Clayton Cafe's Friday night fish fry has people lined up and out the door.


Clayton is known for its annual Fall Festival sponspored by the Clayton Community Association in September featuring horse pulls, tractor pulls, live bands, food, kid's games, bingo, a parade and more. Clayton also sponsors the annual "Triple F Ride" in June which is a non-profit bike rally starting in Lambert Park.
Clayton is known for its annual Fall Festival sponsored by the Clayton Community Association in September, featuring horse pulls, tractor pulls, live bands, food, kids' games, bingo, a parade and more. Clayton also sponsors the annual "Triple F Ride" in June which is a non-profit bike rally starting in Lambert Park. The park is also home to a "Movies in the Park" series on Friday evenings.


==Education==
==Education==
[http://www.mccsc.k12.in.us/ Mill Creek School Corporation] is a four star school system, three of their four schools are located in the Town of Clayton: [http://www.mccsc.k12.in.us/mill-creek-east-elementary Mill Creek East Elementary], [http://www.mccsc.k12.in.us/cascade-middle-school Cascade Middle School] and [http://www.mccsc.k12.in.us/cascade-high-school Cascade High School].
Mill Creek School Corporation is a four-star school system. Three of their four schools are located in Clayton: Mill Creek East Elementary, Cascade Middle School, and Cascade High School, home of the Cadets. In 2018 Cascade won National Blue Ribbon School for Exemplary Performance, the only High School to win in the state of Indiana for 2018.


The town has a lending library, the Clayton-Liberty Township Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.in.gov/library/files/countyindex13.pdf | title=Indiana public library directory | publisher=Indiana State Library | access-date=March 7, 2018 | archive-date=February 18, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218220414/http://in.gov/library/files/countyindex13.pdf | url-status=dead }}</ref>
Cascade High School, home of the Cadets, has a very well developed [http://www.ihigh.com/school8239/ athletic program].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 693
|2000= 693
|2010= 972
|2010= 972
|2020= 908
|estyear=2014
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estimate=1001
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2014">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 972 people, 358 households, and 255 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1278.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 383 housing units at an average density of {{convert|503.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.9% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 11, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 972 people, 358 households, and 255 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1278.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 383 housing units at an average density of {{convert|503.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.9% of the population.


There were 358 households of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.24.
There were 358 households, of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.24.


The median age in the town was 34.3 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
The median age in the town was 34.3 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 693 people, 258 households, and 199 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 1,394.7 people per square mile (535.1/km²). There were 270 housing units at an average density of 543.4 per square mile (208.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.41% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.14% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.29% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.15% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.72% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 693 people, 258 households, and 199 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|1,394.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 270 housing units at an average density of {{convert|543.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.41% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.14% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.29% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.15% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.72% of the population.


There were 258 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.08.
There were 258 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.08.


In the town the population was spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $45,066, and the median income for a family was $47,039. Males had a median income of $40,417 versus $24,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $21,387. About 2.8% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $45,066, and the median income for a family was $47,039. Males had a median income of $40,417 versus $24,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $21,387. About 2.8% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110728120933/http://www.townofclaytonin.org/index.html Town of Clayton official website]
* [http://mcchs.50webs.com Mill Creek Community Historical Society]
* [http://mcchs.50webs.com Mill Creek Community Historical Society]
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* [http://www.townofclaytonin.org/index.html Town of Clayton website]
* [http://mccsc.k12.in.us/ Mill Creek Community School Corporation]


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Clayton, Indiana
Town
Town Hall
Town Hall
Location of Clayton in Hendricks County, Indiana.
Location of Clayton in Hendricks County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°41′19″N 86°31′22″W / 39.68861°N 86.52278°W / 39.68861; -86.52278
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHendricks
TownshipLiberty
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2)
 • Land0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
876 ft (267 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
908
 • Density1,396.92/sq mi (539.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EST)
ZIP code
46118
Area code317
FIPS code18-13366[3]
GNIS feature ID2396652[2]
Websitewww.townofclaytonin.org
Sign welcoming people to Clayton, Indiana

Clayton is a small town in Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 972 at the 2010 census,[4] up from 693 at the 2000 census.

History

[edit]

In 1829 a little town in Liberty Township was named "Clayville", honoring Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman. In 1835, Clayville consisted of ten houses and 43 people. The Town of Clayville was platted in 1851 by George W. Wills.[5] The name was changed to "Clayton" in 1858 because another Clayville already existed in Dubois County.

The first two houses in Clayton were built by Thomas Potts and Lewis T. Pounds, and Parker & Foote was the first store. George Wills built the first hotel, and John Miles and James Worrell developed the first flouring mill. The first train passed through in 1852. By the early 1900s, the town had electric service, supplied by the Danville Light, Heat and Power Co.

The first schoolhouse built in Clayton was erected in 1867. In the spring of 1868, Howard Mitchell started a subscription school in the new building. The first high school of the township was built in nearby Cartersburg in 1897. In the fall of 1901 the high school was transferred to Clayton, which made it nearer the middle of the township and the center of the school population.

In 1909 the town was incorporated and had a population of 497.

Geography

[edit]

Clayton is located in southern Hendricks County. Indiana State Road 39 is the main road through the town, leading north 5 miles (8 km) to Danville, the county seat, and southeast 2 miles (3 km) to U.S. Route 40 at Belleville. Via US-40, Plainfield is 7 miles (11 km) east of Clayton. Interstate 70 passes 6 miles (10 km) south of Clayton, with access from State Road 39. Downtown Indianapolis is 24 to 28 miles (39 to 45 km) east of Clayton, depending on which highway is taken.

According to the 2010 census, Clayton has a total area of 0.76 square miles (1.97 km2), all land.[6]

Entertainment

[edit]

Clayton is known for its annual Fall Festival sponsored by the Clayton Community Association in September, featuring horse pulls, tractor pulls, live bands, food, kids' games, bingo, a parade and more. Clayton also sponsors the annual "Triple F Ride" in June which is a non-profit bike rally starting in Lambert Park. The park is also home to a "Movies in the Park" series on Friday evenings.

Education

[edit]

Mill Creek School Corporation is a four-star school system. Three of their four schools are located in Clayton: Mill Creek East Elementary, Cascade Middle School, and Cascade High School, home of the Cadets. In 2018 Cascade won National Blue Ribbon School for Exemplary Performance, the only High School to win in the state of Indiana for 2018.

The town has a lending library, the Clayton-Liberty Township Public Library.[7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880145—
1910497—
1920493−0.8%
193056113.8%
1940558−0.5%
19505987.2%
19606539.2%
197073612.7%
1980703−4.5%
1990610−13.2%
200069313.6%
201097240.3%
2020908−6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

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As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 972 people, 358 households, and 255 families living in the town. The population density was 1,278.9 inhabitants per square mile (493.8/km2). There were 383 housing units at an average density of 503.9 per square mile (194.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 358 households, of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the town was 34.3 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 693 people, 258 households, and 199 families living in the town. The population density was 1,394.7 inhabitants per square mile (538.5/km2). There were 270 housing units at an average density of 543.4 per square mile (209.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.41% White, 0.14% African American, 0.29% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 258 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,066, and the median income for a family was $47,039. Males had a median income of $40,417 versus $24,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,387. About 2.8% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clayton, Indiana
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Clayton town, Indiana". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 20, 2017.[dead link‍]
  5. ^ Hadley, John Vestal (1914). History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp. 85.
  6. ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  7. ^ "Indiana public library directory" (PDF). Indiana State Library. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 18, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
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