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

Top 10 Most Important Events for Fishers, Indiana

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1872Railroad Town: Small community on railroad.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Fishers's identity and economy.
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2000Suburban Boom: Indianapolis exurban growth.
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2015Becomes 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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Gary Harris
Basketball Player · Born Sep 14, 1994 · Age 31
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