Garrett, IN

Garrett, Indiana

Introduction to Garrett, Indiana

Garrett, Indiana, in De Kalb county, is 14 miles N of Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 84 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The city is considered part of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area and has a population of 5,803.

Garrett History

The city of Garret, which is in the Keyser Township was established in 1875, and named in honor of one of the presidents of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, John W. Garrett. DeKalb County, which was named after Baron Johann de Kalb, an American Revolutionary War hero, was organized in 1837. Notable citizens who resideded in Garret include John Bowers, the filmstar; Rollie Zeider, the baseball player; and Thomas Taggart, Mayor of Indianapolis.

Garrett and Nearby Attractions

• Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum
• Chain O'Lakes State Park
• Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
• Black Pine Animal Park
• Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

Things To Do In Garrett

People may visit museums like Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society Museum, Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum, and Cathedral Museum, all of which are located near Garrett. The Gene Stratton-Porter State Historical Site is another popular attraction. Other places to visit include the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Black Pine Animal Park, and Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. Parks nearby are Pokagon State Park, Tri-County State Fish and Game Area, and Steuben County Park.

Garrett Transportation

Flights are available at Fort Wayne International Airport.

Garrett Higher Education

The closest colleges to Garrett include University of Saint Francis, Tri-State University, and Glen Oaks Community College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Garrett, IN

Comparing Garrett 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Garrett Almanac

Garrett Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Garrett Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Garrett, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Garrett Public Libraries

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Garrett High Schools (2004)

GARRETT HIGH SCHOOL
801 E HOUSTON ST
260-357-4114
Serves 505 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Garrett Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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