Country United States County Shelby Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) Elevation 251 m | State Indiana Township Liberty ZIP code 46182 Local time Friday 3:47 AM | |
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Weather 2°C, Wind NW at 21 km/h, 73% Humidity | ||
Waldron is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
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Map of Waldron, IN 46182, USA
History
Waldron was originally called Stroupville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1854 by George Stroup, and named for him. The residents were later unsatisfied with the original name, and petitioned to have it changed to Waldron. The first post office in the community was called Conns Creek. The post office was established in 1832, and was renamed to Waldron in 1876, where it is still operating.
Geography
Waldron is located at 39°27′13″N 85°40′01″W.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Waldron has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Schools
Waldron Junior Senior High School [1] and Waldron Elementary School [2] are both located in the town of Waldron. They are a part of the Shelby Eastern School District [3]. The first school was opened in 1873 and Waldron High School graduated its first class in 1899.