Charlestown, IN

Charlestown, Indiana

Introduction to Charlestown, Indiana

Charlestown, Indiana, in Clark county, is 14 miles N of Louisville, Kentucky. Charleston is part of the surrounding Louisville metro area and is home to some 5,993 residents.

Charlestown History

The city of Charlestown, which was established in 1808, was named in the honor of one of its surveyors, Charles Beggs. Mills were an important component of the town. Charlestown was also the home of Jonathan Jennings, the first state governor of Indiana. Clark County, in which this city is located, was established in 1801 as a part of the Northwest Territory.

Charlestown and Nearby Attractions

• Callahan Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
• Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
• Deam Lake State Recreation Area
• Cathedral Gardens
• Louisville Zoo

Things To Do In Charlestown

Charlestown has numerous interesting places to visit, such as the Louisville Zoo, Cathedral Gardens, and Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. People may visit historical sites, such as the Culbertson Mansion State Historical Site, Lanier Mansion State Historical Site, Locust Grove, The Thomas Edison House, and The Zachary Taylor House. The area also has several parks including Deam Lake State Recreation Area, Falls of the Ohio State Park and E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park.

Charlestown Transportation

Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport is nearby.

Charlestown Higher Education

Colleges close to Charlestown include Bellarmine University, Hanover College, and Indiana University Southeast.

High Points

Charlestown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Charlestown, IN

Comparing Charlestown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Charlestown Almanac

Charlestown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Charlestown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Charlestown Public Libraries

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Charlestown Hospitals

SAINT CATHERINE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
2200 MARKET STREET
(812) 256-3301
Emergency Service: Yes

Charlestown High Schools (2004)

CHARLESTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCH
MONROE/PARK STS
812-256-3328
Serves 641 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Charlestown Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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