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Fishers, Indiana

Located in Hamilton County, Indiana, Fishers was established in 1872. Fishers didn't officially become a city until 2015. One of the fastest-growing communities in Indiana.

Founded 1872 | Population 103,000 | Peak 103,000 (2024) | County Hamilton County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Fishers, Indiana

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1872 Railroad Town: Small community on railroad.

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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Fishers's identity and economy.

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2000 Suburban Boom: Indianapolis exurban growth.

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2015 Becomes City: Transitions from town to city at 83,000.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1872 Transport

Railroad Town

1942 Government

Military Presence

2000 Business

Suburban Boom

2015 Government

Becomes City

Did You Know?

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Fishers didn't officially become a city until 2015.

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One of the fastest-growing communities in Indiana.

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Part of Hamilton County, one of the wealthiest counties in the Midwest.

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Fishers was founded in 1872.

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Fishers has a population of approximately 103,000.

Famous People from Fishers, Indiana

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