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Hobart, Indiana

Hobart is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States.
Population 29,752

Top Events in Hobart History

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1849Culture
== History == Hobart was platted in 1849.
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1878Education
The first school of the city was built in 1878.
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1889Government
Hobart was incorporated as a town in 1889 and reincorporated as a city in 1921.
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1952Culture
Another manufacturing concern headquartered in Hobart since 1952 is Midwest Products, a manufacturer of hobby materials and radio controlled model aircraft.
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1993Government
This area was historically an unincorporated section of Ross Township prior to a 1993 annexation by the city of Hobart and is served by the Merrillville post office.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 25,363 people, 9,855 households, and 6,977 families residing in the city.
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2006Government
In October 2006, then-Mayor Linda Buzenic announced the "highest and best use" for Robinson Lake would be to put it up for sale, according to the Post-Tribune.
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 29,059 people, 11,650 households, and 7,664 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1849Culture
== History == Hobart was platted in 1849.
1878Education
The first school of the city was built in 1878.
1889Government
Hobart was incorporated as a town in 1889 and reincorporated as a city in 1921.
1952Culture
Another manufacturing concern headquartered in Hobart since 1952 is Midwest Products, a manufacturer of hobby materials and radio controlled model aircraft.
1993Government
This area was historically an unincorporated section of Ross Township prior to a 1993 annexation by the city of Hobart and is served by the Merrillville post office.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 25,363 people, 9,855 households, and 6,977 families residing in the city.
2006Government
In October 2006, then-Mayor Linda Buzenic announced the "highest and best use" for Robinson Lake would be to put it up for sale, according to the Post-Tribune.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 29,059 people, 11,650 households, and 7,664 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

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Hobart is located in the state of Indiana.
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Hobart has a population of 29,752 residents.
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The population was 29,752 at the 2020 census, up from 29,059 in 2010.

Famous People from Hobart, Indiana

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Omar Apollo
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Alan Abel
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Darren Elkins
Mixed Martial Arts Fighter · Born May 16, 1984 · Age 41

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