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New Haven, Indiana

New Haven is a city in Adams, Jefferson, and St.
Population 15,583

Top Events in New Haven History

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1839History
== History == New Haven was platted in 1839 by Henry Burgess, who named it after New Haven, Connecticut.
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1865Government
It was incorporated as a town under Indiana law in 1865.
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1963Government
It became incorporated as a city in 1963.
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2002History
New Haven was the home of a weekly newspaper, Allen County Times, until the summer of 2002.
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2010History
=== Climate === == Demographics == As of the census of 2010, there were 14,794 people, 200 households, and 3,986 families residing in the city.
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2019Education
As of May 25, 2019, New Haven Middle School is being torn down and grades 7 and 8 will be moving to the High School into the recently added Junior High section.

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Historical Timeline

1839History
== History == New Haven was platted in 1839 by Henry Burgess, who named it after New Haven, Connecticut.
1865Government
It was incorporated as a town under Indiana law in 1865.
1963Government
It became incorporated as a city in 1963.
2002History
New Haven was the home of a weekly newspaper, Allen County Times, until the summer of 2002.
2010History
=== Climate === == Demographics == As of the census of 2010, there were 14,794 people, 200 households, and 3,986 families residing in the city.
2019Education
As of May 25, 2019, New Haven Middle School is being torn down and grades 7 and 8 will be moving to the High School into the recently added Junior High section.

Did You Know?

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New Haven is located in the state of Indiana.
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New Haven has a population of 15,583 residents.
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Joseph townships, Allen County, Indiana, United States.

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Famous People from New Haven, Indiana

GC
George Chestnut
Basketball Player · Born Sep 27, 1911 · Died Sep 18, 1983 (age 71)
VH
Vicky Hamilton
Record Executive · Born Apr 1, 1958 · Age 67
EK
Eric Kuhne
American-Born British Architect · Born Sep 2, 1951 · Died Jul 25, 2016 (age 64)
PP
Phyllis Pond
Politician · Born Oct 25, 1930 · Died Sep 22, 2013 (age 82)
BH
Bubbles Hargrave
Baseball Player · Born Jul 15, 1892 · Died Feb 23, 1969 (age 76)
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