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56-624: The origins of the team show that it evolved from the Congerville (Muncie) Athletic Club, which dates back to at least 1905. Local newspapers provided spotty coverage of the team. An occasional reference was made to a game being scheduled and sometimes the game results with a brief game account were in the Monday paper. In 1910, the Congerville Athletic Club finished with a 10–0–1 record, outscoring their opponents 145–0. All of

112-569: A councilperson representing each ward and an additional councilperson at large. Citizens of Jonesboro also vote for their Clerk-Treasurer and City Attorney. The Mayor and the Council work together to govern the city. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,756 people, 684 households, and 486 families living in the city. The population density was 1,973.0 inhabitants per square mile (761.8/km ). There were 770 housing units at an average density of 865.2 per square mile (334.1/km ). The racial makeup of

168-507: A male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age in the city was 39 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

224-510: A male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

280-491: A population of less than 7,000. Hartford City's Blackford High School football team has also had some tournament success, winning the Indiana state 2A football championship in 1974-75 and 1979-80 – both teams were undefeated. Agriculture has a strong influence on Hartford City's culture. The main crops in the area are soybeans and corn . Some wheat and hay are also grown. The Indiana Farm Bureau office for Blackford County

336-557: Is ( Salamonie Lake ), with boating, fishing, and swimming, is located 29 miles (47 km) northwest of Hartford City. State Parks nearby include Ouabache , Mounds , and Summit Lake . For those willing to drive north for about 90 minutes, Pokagon State Park is located on Lake James and Snow Lake. This park features campgrounds, hiking trails, a beach, the Potawatomi Inn, and a toboggan track. Hartford City sports leagues include baseball, softball, soccer, and football. Indiana

392-641: Is a "living museum", and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Hartford City Courthouse Square Historic District . Many of the buildings were built during the gas boom in the late 19th century, and are examples of architectural styles used at that time, including Romanesque Revival , Commercial Italianate , Renaissance Revival , and Queen Anne . The Blackford County Courthouse and First Presbyterian Church are also listed on

448-663: Is also home to Ivy Tech State College-East Central . Private school Indiana Wesleyan University is about 21 miles (34 km) away, in Marion, Indiana. Another private school, Taylor University , is about 7 miles (11 km) away in Upland . Its location in Upland dates from 1893, attributed to the population boom in the area at the time, and is another example of the impact of the Indiana Gas Boom . Blackford High School

504-549: Is flat from the effect of a prehistoric glacier, and the soil is excellent for farming. According to the 2010 census, Hartford City has a total area of 3.901 square miles (10.10 km ), of which 3.88 square miles (10.05 km ) (or 99.46%) is land and 0.021 square miles (0.05 km ) (or 0.54%) is water. Hartford City has a typical Midwestern humid continental seasonal climate. There are four distinct seasons, with winters being cold with moderate snowfall , while summers can be warm and humid. The highest average temperature

560-530: Is in July at 84 °F (29 °C), while the lowest average temperature is in January at 18 °F (−8 °C). However, summer temperatures can top 90 °F (32 °C), and winter temperatures can drop below 0 °F (−18 °C). Average monthly precipitation ranges from about 2 to 4 inches (5.1 to 10.2 centimetres), with the heaviest occurring during June, July, and August. The highest recorded temperature

616-410: Is known for its high school basketball , and Hartford City high schools have had their share of success in the state basketball tournament. Hartford City High School won 14 sectional and 3 regional tournaments in about 60 years of action. Hartford City High was consolidated into Blackford High School in 1969, and Blackford has won 10 sectionals. The Blackford High School gym seats 4,000 for a town with

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672-719: Is located in Hartford City. 4-H , a youth organization associated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture has a strong presence. The annual county 4-H fair is held in June, and features a rodeo , horse show , dog show, livestock , and carnival. The week-long event includes a mile-long parade with a marching band. The government consists of a mayor and a city council. The mayor is elected in citywide vote. The city council consists of five members with four elected from individual districts and one elected at-large. The current members of city council are: The United Methodist Church

728-473: Is located on the north side of Hartford City, and it has served the entire county since 1969. Enrollment for the 2008-2009 school year is 702 students, and 41 teachers are listed on the school roster. Hartford City High School was the town's high school prior to the 1969 consolidation of Montpelier High School. Hartford City Middle School is located on the town's west side, within easy walking distance from Sigma Phi Gamma Park. Students from grades 6 through 8 attend

784-750: Is the News Times, and it is also available from its web site. Hartford City has a history of difficulty supporting two newspapers, and the News Times can trace its lineage back to the Hartford City News and the Hartford City Times. During the Gas Boom, the town had two weekly and two daily newspapers: Hartford City Telegram, The Hartford City Times, Hartford City Evening News, and The Daily Times. There are at least fourteen radio stations that send moderate to very strong signals to

840-592: Is the city's largest congregation; other churches include Catholic , Church of the Nazarene , Christian , Lutheran , Wesleyan , Baptist , and Presbyterian . The Methodists, and then the Presbyterians, were the first to build churches in town. The First Presbyterian Church and the Christian Church buildings were built during the Gas Boom in the 1890s. The local daily (except Sunday) newspaper

896-411: The 2010 United States Census . Hartford City, Indiana began in the late 1830s as a few log cabins clustered near a creek. Folklore taught in local elementary schools suggests that Hartford City was originally known as "Hart's ford," a place to cross Lick Creek. The name evolved to Hartford, and eventually to Hartford City. (This was to avoid confusion with another Hartford in the state.) The community

952-642: The Green Bay Packers , but that game was canceled, leaving the Flyers with a 1–2–0 overall (0–2–0 APFA) record. The Flyers' mark in APFA football was an unimpressive 0–3–0. But during 1920 and 1921, the Flyers posted a 4–0–0 mark against non-APFA teams. Including 1919, the Flyers posted an 8–1–1 record against non-APFA teams. After leaving the APFA, the Muncie Flyers reverted to their original name of

1008-479: The Mississinewa River opposite Gas City . The population was 1,756 at the 2010 census . According to the 2010 census, Jonesboro had the third smallest population of a city in Indiana. Jonesboro was established in 1837 by Obadiah Jones, and named for him. According to the 2010 census, Jonesboro has a total area of 0.89 square miles (2.31 km ), all land. The City is divided into 4 Wards, with

1064-604: The National Register of Historic Places . Adding to the historical atmosphere, the courthouse lawn contains war monuments on each corner. The town has a small museum and library housed in the Blackford County Historical Society building. The city's main public library, the Hartford City Public Library, is a Carnegie library that began with funding from Andrew Carnegie in 1903. Sports and recreation are important to

1120-511: The U.S. state of Indiana , and the county seat of Blackford County . Located in the northeast central portion of the state , the small farming community underwent a dramatic 15-year economic boom beginning in the late 1880s. The Indiana Gas Boom resulted from the discovery and exploitation of natural gas in the area. The rural economy was transformed to one that included manufacturing. The boom attracted workers and residents, retail establishments, and craftspeople. The increased population

1176-439: The 1890s. Although the supply of natural gas was soon exhausted, many of these businesses continued to operate into the 1950s and beyond. Hartford City leaders attracted businesses such as Overhead Door (1923) and 3M (1955) to replace the glass factories as major employers in the city. Hartford City sits on top of former natural gas fields. The area also has limestone formed from silt and mud deposits of an ancient sea. The land

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1232-471: The Congerville Flyers. Due to weak fan support, the Flyers played almost all their games on the road from in 1922, 1923, and 1924. The Flyers did play one home game, in 1924, that was against the "Notre Dame Reserves of Brownson Hall". The Flyers lost 47–0. Some speculate that the team they played was not really reserves from Notre Dame, but the strong South Bend Arrows. During those three years,

1288-472: The Congerville Flyers. The 1915 edition of the Flyers proved to be a respectable team, finishing with a 5–3–3 record. Their star player was local player Cooney Checkeye. Playing all its games on the road, the 1916 Flyers had a disappointing year, finishing with a 2–6–1 record. Also representing Congerville in 1915 and 1916 was the Congerville Eagles. This lightweight team was closely associated with

1344-602: The Flyers, sometimes lending the heavyweight team a player or two when they were short due to injuries. The Congerville Flyers played briefly in 1917, but they did not field a team in 1918 due to the United States involvement in World War I and the influenza epidemic . In September 1917, Earl Ball announced that he had organized a team. Scheduled to be on this team were famous college players: Dick Abrel of Purdue and Al Feeney of Notre Dame . Also scheduled to play

1400-675: The Hartford City area. These stations are typically located nearby, or they have an exceptional signal, such as Fort Wayne's 50,000 watt WOWO AM station. The two local radio stations are WMXQ and WHCI, both FM stations. Indianapolis television stations such as WTTV , WRTV , WISH-TV , WTHR , and others, reach the antennas of households in Hartford City. Stations located near Hartford City include Tipton's WJSJ-CD , Marion's WSOT-LD , and Muncie's WIPB . The state of Indiana has many college options available, including well-known universities such as Ball State University , Indiana University , Purdue , and Notre Dame . The state also has one of

1456-610: The State Road 26 exit is number 255. The Interstate's northbound exit 259, at Upland, is an easy route to travel to the north side of Hartford City. Some small airports are located near Hartford City, and larger airports in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis offer commercial flights. Jonesboro, Indiana Jonesboro ( / ˈ dʒ oʊ n z b ʌ r ə / ) is a city in Grant County , Indiana , United States, located along

1512-401: The average family size was 2.89. The city population contained 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 31,531, and

1568-403: The average family size was 2.91. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. The median income for a household in the city

1624-551: The city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female. As of the 2000 United States Census , there were 6,928 people, 2,918 households, and 1,943 families in the city. The population density was 1,861.7 inhabitants per square mile (718.8/km ). There were 3,156 housing units at an average density of 848.1 per square mile (327.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 98.34% White , 0.09% African American , 0.38% Native American , 0.20% Asian , 0.22% from other races , and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of

1680-540: The city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,887 people, 768 households, and 545 families living in the city. The population density was 2,221.8 inhabitants per square mile (857.8/km ). There were 817 housing units at an average density of 961.9 per square mile (371.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 97.51% White , 0.16% African American , 0.26% Native American , 0.05% Asian , 1.01% from other races , and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of

1736-445: The city was 97.3% White , 0.3% African American , 0.2% Native American , 0.1% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.4% from other races , and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population. There were 2,666 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had

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1792-404: The city was 97.7% White , 0.1% African American , 0.5% Native American , 0.6% from other races , and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population. There were 684 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had

1848-473: The city, known as Washington Street. Indiana State Road 22 used to run concurrently with State Road 26 through Hartford City, but that segment was decommissioned in the 1970s. Although Interstate 69 does not run through Hartford City or Blackford County, it is less than 10 miles (16 km) away and a convenient way to drive to Fort Wayne or Indianapolis . From Hartford City, drive west on State Road 26 to reach Interstate 69. Driving north from Indianapolis,

1904-431: The city. Currently, there are six businesses located in Hartford City that employ between 100 and 350 people, and none with more than 350 employees. Those six companies (in descending order of employees) are 3M Company, Petoskey Plastic, BRC Rubber Group, Inc., Blackford Community Hospital, and New Indy Paper Mill. In addition, there are nearly twenty more local entities with 25 to 100 employees. Agriculture also influences

1960-402: The community. The city Parks Department maintains four parks and a public swimming pool. There are four golf courses within ten miles (16 km) from Hartford City, and ten more are within 20 miles (32 km). The city has some small lakes and reservoirs available for fishing, such as Lake Placid and the lakes of the nearby Shamrock Lakes area . A larger lake (over 2,600 acres (11 km ))

2016-467: The home games were played against other local Muncie teams, while the road games were played in nearby Hartford City , Dunkirk , and Alexandria . In 1916, the Congerville Athletic Club team and the Congerville Flyers team merged and Muncie was represented by the Congerville Flyers. The Congerville Muncie Flyers evolved from a team called the Congerville Thirds . This team was later renamed

2072-686: The largest private boarding high schools, the Culver Academies . Hartford City has at least four universities located within 21 miles (34 km) of town. Ball State University is the largest and most well known, and is about 18 miles (29 km) away in Muncie, Indiana. (Ball State is named for the Ball brothers , who made much of their fortune with the Ball Corporation in the same Indiana Gas Boom that boosted Hartford City.) Muncie

2128-418: The manufacturing process. Younger people leave to attend college and pursue professional careers outside the scope of those available in Hartford City. Community college, private colleges, and a university are within commuting distance; however, Hartford City lacks rental housing appropriate to college students or young adults. The town's population was 6,086 in the 2020 United States Census , down from 6,220 in

2184-413: The median income for a family was $ 39,654. Males had a median income of $ 29,257 versus $ 20,600 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,596. About 7.3% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over. About 11 percent of Hartford City's male workers, and 9 percent of female workers, are employed in

2240-400: The middle school, and 23 teachers are listed on the roster. Students for grades 3 through 5 attend Northside Elementary School, and grades K through 4 attend Southside Elementary School. Hartford City also has a private school – Saint John's Riedman Memorial School is a private Catholic elementary school with approximately 60 students. Hartford City's early transportation advantage came from

2296-433: The next decade, as manufacturers were lured to the region to take advantage of low costs for land and the natural gas . Hartford City benefited from railroad service from two railroads in addition to a natural gas supply that was thought to be unlimited. Manufacturers such as Hartford City Glass Company , Sneath Glass Company , Hartford City Paper, Utility Paper, and Willman Lumber all located or began in Hartford City during

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2352-409: The population. There were 2,918 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and

2408-406: The population. There were 768 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and

2464-527: The road-bound Flyers finished with a respectable 10–8–3 record. In 1925, the Flyers could not find a home field in Muncie, so they based their team out of neighboring Jonesboro . The team was referred to as the Jonesboro Flyers and played 9 of 11 games in Jonesboro, finishing with a 6–2–3 record. †= Never played in the league Hartford City, Indiana Hartford City is a city in

2520-614: The second ever NFL game, the Rock Island Independents destroyed the Muncie Flyers 45–0. The following week, the Decatur Staleys canceled their game with the Flyers. Muncie found it difficult to schedule another game. While the team was idle, most of its players signed to play with other local teams. The Flyers did have a game scheduled against the Dayton Triangles on November 7, 1920, but that game

2576-602: The small farmer became unable to compete and fewer laborers were needed. Some workers turned to the manufacturing and construction sectors for employment in nearby cities. However, manufacturing hubs such as Muncie and Marion suffered the collapse of their economies during industrial restructuring when large factories closed. Despite the decline, Hartford City was able to retain the paper company, 3M . The city government has concentrated on bringing manufacturing to Hartford City and has had some success in securing state funding for businesses that use recycled or agricultural materials in

2632-678: The state championship. With the war ended, football came back to life in eastern Indiana. The Flyers played some strong teams, including the Wabash Athletic Association, Fort Wayne War Vets, and Cincinnati Celts. The 1919 team finished with a 4–1–1 record. In 1920 , the Flyers were one of the original 14 teams in the American Professional Football Association , which later became the National Football League. In

2688-416: The town. Although they do not live in the city limits, farm families are involved with the local schools, parks, and social activities – and are consumers of the products of local merchants. The 2009 official web site of Hartford City shows three main pictures: Civil War re-enactors, a basketball player, and the courthouse, illustrating what is important to the city and its culture. Hartford City's town square

2744-423: The transportation equipment industry. This makes the transportation equipment industry the most important provider of jobs for the city, although there are no auto parts plants located in the county. The decline of the auto industry has forced Hartford City to be less of a " bedroom community " reliant on jobs relating to automobile parts manufacturing in nearby cities, and more focused on developing businesses within

2800-399: The two railroad lines that crossed in the city, running north-south and east-west. The east-west line is now out of service as of 2008, but the north-south line is still in service. Both are operated by Norfolk Southern . Hartford City also has a good highway system. Indiana State Road 3 runs north-south through the city, known as Walnut Street. Indiana State Road 26 runs east-west through

2856-550: Was $ 36,974, and the median income for a family was $ 42,036. Males had a median income of $ 33,611 versus $ 21,042 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,723. About 4.1% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over. The city has a lending library, the Jonesboro Public Library. The city has two schools, one public and one private. Westview Elementary School

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2912-444: Was 104 °F (40 °C) on June 29, 2012, and the lowest recorded temperature was −26.0 °F (−32.2 °C) on January 19, 1994. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 6,220 people, 2,666 households, and 1,691 families in the city. The population density was 1,603.1 inhabitants per square mile (619.0/km ). There were 3,158 housing units at an average density of 813.9 per square mile (314.2/km ). The racial makeup of

2968-528: Was Christian Chambers, formerly of the Fort Wayne Friars . The team was to be led by local hero Cooney Checkaye . Ball invited ten more players to come to practice the next morning. However, a week later, on September 9, Ball announced that he had released all the players he had signed and that he would not be fielding a team due to the war. The local press was convinced that had Muncie fielded this team, it would have no doubt been strong contenders for

3024-399: Was a catalyst for the construction of roads, schools, and churches. After the boom came a long period of growth and stability. Agriculture (and agricultural trade) remained as the basis for the economy. From the 1920s through the 1970s, Hartford City continued to thrive. Agricultural automation and consolidation of small farms into industrial-size farms resulted in a decline in the population;

3080-433: Was designated as the county seat of Blackford County when that county was created in 1837, and it was incorporated in 1867. During the last half of the 19th century, East Central Indiana consisted mostly of rural farming communities, including Hartford City. The town's population did not exceed 2,000 until after 1887, when the region began to grow because of the Indiana Gas Boom . Hartford City's population tripled in

3136-568: Was rained out. The Flyers came back in late November and early December and won three non-APFA games, finishing with a 3–1–0 overall (0–1–0 APFA) record. Returning to the APFA in 1921 , the Flyers opened the season by crushing the non-APFA Elwood Legion, then lost league games against the Evansville Crimson Giants , and, at home, against the Cincinnati Celts . They were scheduled to play on November 13, 1921, against

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