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Schererville, Indiana

Schererville is a town in St.
Population 29,646

Top Events in Schererville History

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1830Culture
One of those settlers was Nicholas Scherer, who was born in 1830 at Scheuern, today part of Tholey, Saarland, in southwestern Germany, who arrived in the U.S.
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1865Government
When he came to this place at the southern tip of Lake Michigan in 1865, he founded the community that bears his name.
3
1911Government
Schererville was incorporated as a town in 1911.
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1977Sports
== Notable residents == Lazo Alavanja (born 1977), soccer player Tyler Wideman (born 1995), American basketball player in the Israeli National League == References == == Ext...
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 24,851 people, 9,660 households, and 6,829 families living in the town.
6
2007History
All these are primary transcontinental routes and gives Schererville its slogan: "Crossroads of the Nation." The town was named one of the "100 Best Places to Live in the U.S." ...
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2009History
Schererville's former Town Council President, Perry Ferrini, died on December 13, 2009.
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2010History
The Town Council's new president became Jerry Tippy, and the vacant seat held by Perry was filled by Sharon Moore on January 9, 2010.
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2014Culture
In 2014 an extensive expansion and improvement project was started to improve reliability, frequency and efficiency for daily commuters.
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2016History
The town of Schererville celebrated its sesquicentennial in September 2016.

Historical Timeline

1830Culture
One of those settlers was Nicholas Scherer, who was born in 1830 at Scheuern, today part of Tholey, Saarland, in southwestern Germany, who arrived in the U.S.
1865Government
When he came to this place at the southern tip of Lake Michigan in 1865, he founded the community that bears his name.
1911Government
Schererville was incorporated as a town in 1911.
1977Sports
== Notable residents == Lazo Alavanja (born 1977), soccer player Tyler Wideman (born 1995), American basketball player in the Israeli National League == References == == Ext...
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 24,851 people, 9,660 households, and 6,829 families living in the town.
2007History
All these are primary transcontinental routes and gives Schererville its slogan: "Crossroads of the Nation." The town was named one of the "100 Best Places to Live in the U.S." ...
2009History
Schererville's former Town Council President, Perry Ferrini, died on December 13, 2009.
2010History
The Town Council's new president became Jerry Tippy, and the vacant seat held by Perry was filled by Sharon Moore on January 9, 2010.
2014Culture
In 2014 an extensive expansion and improvement project was started to improve reliability, frequency and efficiency for daily commuters.
2016History
The town of Schererville celebrated its sesquicentennial in September 2016.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 29,243 people, 11,883 households, and 7,981 families living in the town.
2024History
Completion of this upgraded service is expected in 2024.

Did You Know?

1
Schererville is located in the state of Indiana.
2
Schererville has a population of 29,646 residents.
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John and Center townships, Lake County, Indiana, United States.

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Famous People from Schererville, Indiana

LH
Luke Harangody
Basketball Player · Born Jan 2, 1988 · Age 38
BP
Bobby Pesavento
Football Player · Born Jul 12, 1979 · Age 46
LA
Lazo Alavanja
Soccer Player · Born Jan 18, 1977 · Age 49
TW
Tyler Wideman
Basketball Player · Born Nov 18, 1995 · Age 30
DS
Dana Schoenfield
Competition Swimmer · Born Aug 13, 1953 · Age 72
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