Charlestown, Indiana Charlestown, Indiana City of Charlestown Charlestown is a town/city in Clark County, Indiana, United States.
6 Christmas in Charlestown Charlestown was established in 1808, titled after one of its surveyors, Charles Beggs, upon 300 acres (1.2 km2), of which 3 acres (12,000 m2) was designated for a town square.
From 1811 to 1878 Charlestown was the governmental center of county of Clark County, but as Jeffersonville had surpassed it economically, the governmental center of county reverted to Jeffersonville in 1878.
In 1818 the first Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons in Indiana met in Charlestown, due to Jonathan Jennings' influence.
In 1940 the populace of Charlestown was 900, but it swelled to 13,400 due to the building and operation of the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant (INAAP).
In 2014 the town/city announced they would be applying for a grant to redevelop Pleasant Ridge Subdivision, an impoverished region inside the city.
According to the 2010 census, Charlestown has a total region of 11.489 square miles (29.76 km2), of which 11.45 square miles (29.66 km2) (or 99.66%) is territory and 0.039 square miles (0.10 km2) (or 0.34%) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 7,585 citizens , 2,884 homeholds, and 2,034 families residing in the city.
The ethnic makeup of the town/city was 89.9% White, 2.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 5.3% from other competitions, and 2.1% from two or more competitions.
There were 2,884 homeholds of which 39.7% had kids under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female homeholder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male homeholder with no wife present, and 29.5% were non-families.
28.4% of inhabitants were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older.
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,993 citizens , 2,341 homeholds, and 1,615 families residing in the city.
The ethnic makeup of the town/city was 92.91% White, 2.47% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.77% from other competitions, and 1.35% from two or more competitions.
There were 2,341 homeholds out of which 37.0% had kids under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female homeholder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families.
In the city, the populace was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a homehold in the town/city was $28,238, and the median income for a family was $35,592.
About 15.8% of families and 19.2% of the populace were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.
The Charlestown Parks and Recreation Department strives to problematic lasting family memories and promote wellness for the inhabitants of the City of Charlestown by providing family friendly activities, affairs and recreation facilities.
The Parks and Recreation Department operates the Arts and Enrichment Center, the Greenway Park Concession Stand and the city's improve computer labs.
The Charlestown Parks and Recreation Department has hosted a range of activities at Greenway Park since the culmination of the concession stand in Greenway Park in the spring of 2009.
Some of these activities include: Movies in the Park, Music in the Park, and a Back-to-School Bash.
The Parks and Recreation Department also coordinates the city's annual celebration of Christmas, including Light Up Charlestown and the city's Christmas displays.
Each year, the town/city converts the town/city square along Main Street into a Christmas village, with festive light displays and activities, earning Charlestown its reputation as the Christmas City of Southern Indiana.
The Parks Department also operates the Charlestown Family Activity Center.
During Christmas in Charlestown, the Family Activities Park, positioned at 1000 Park Street athwart from Charlestown High School's Dutch Reis Field, is transformed into a Wonderland of Fun.
You can ice skate in the middle of a festive atmosphere, fill your bellies at the concession stand and board the train for an excursion through Charlestown's Festival of Lights.
Try to imagine the Family Activities Park transformed into a lighted Christmas Wonderland with ice skating and a train waiting at the depot to be boarded for a trip through Charlestown's menagerie of lights.
The Common Council of the City of Charlestown meets for its regular company meeting on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
In the council chambers of City Hall, positioned at 304 Main Cross Street, Charlestown, Indiana.
The Council is the legislative body of the government of the City of Charlestown, responsible for drafting and approving ordinances and resolutions that affect all Charlestown residents.
Christmas in Charlestown is one of the biggest affairs in Southern Indiana in the winter seasons.
Charlestown has an animated light on the town/city square, lights throughout Greenway Park and all around the city.
In 2013, Charlestown added a festive display at the new Family Activities Park, 1000 Park Street, athwart from Charlestown High School's Dutch Reis Football Field and train rides on the Charlestown Express.
Light Up Charlestown is the kick-off of the event in Charlestown.
In 2013, Christmas in Charlestown added Ice Skating to the many activities available amid the holiday season.
Beginning November 29 and lasting through December 31st the Skating Rink at the Charlestown Family Activities Park is converted into a winter wonderland for ice skaters.
Charlestown also added the Christmas Express, which transports riders to different parts of Charlestown to appreciate the festivities.
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