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Avon, Indiana

Avon is a town in Washington and Lincoln Townships, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States.
Population 21,474

Top Events in Avon History

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1830History
== History == The first settlement at Avon was made around 1830.
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1868Architecture
The first post office at Avon opened as "Smootsdell", in 1868.
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1870History
It was renamed "Avon" in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.
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1995Government
Avon was officially incorporated as a town in 1995.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the 2000 census, there were 6,248 people, 2,127 households, and 1,786 families living in the town.
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2008Sports
The winning streak ended during the ISSMA state championship on November 1, 2008, when they placed second.
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2009Sports
They again placed first in Class A on October 31, 2009, and on October 30, 2010, marking their ninth state championship in only ten years.
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2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 12,446 people, 4,457 households, and 3,384 families living in the town.
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2011History
In 2011, they placed 2nd.

Historical Timeline

1830History
== History == The first settlement at Avon was made around 1830.
1868Architecture
The first post office at Avon opened as "Smootsdell", in 1868.
1870History
It was renamed "Avon" in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.
1995Government
Avon was officially incorporated as a town in 1995.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the 2000 census, there were 6,248 people, 2,127 households, and 1,786 families living in the town.
2008Sports
The winning streak ended during the ISSMA state championship on November 1, 2008, when they placed second.
2009Sports
They again placed first in Class A on October 31, 2009, and on October 30, 2010, marking their ninth state championship in only ten years.
2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 12,446 people, 4,457 households, and 3,384 families living in the town.
2011History
In 2011, they placed 2nd.

Did You Know?

1
Avon is located in the state of Indiana.
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Avon has a population of 21,474 residents.
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The population was 21,474 at the 2020 census.

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