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Martinsville, IN 

Martinsville is a city in Washington Township, Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 12,309 at the 2020 United States Census. The city is the county seat of Morgan County. According to the 2010 census, Martinsville has a total area of 4.508 square miles (11.68 km²), of which 4.49 square miles (11.63 km²) (or 99.6%) is land and 0.018 square miles (0.05 km²) (or 0.4%) is water.

Martinsville was founded in 1822. It is said to be named for John Martin, a county commissioner. A post office has been in operation at Martinsville since 1823. The Morgan County Courthouse, completed in 1859, features a red brick and Italianate design and is one of the few pre-Civil War courthouses in Indiana. Architect Isaac Hodgson designed the courthouse, and it was built by Perry Magnus Blankenship. Hodgson designed six Indiana courthouses including Jennings County Courthouse (1859), Morgan County (1857), Henry County Courthouse, Bartholomew County Courthouse (1871), and his largest in Marion County, in Indianapolis.

As of the census of 2010, there were 11,828 people, 7,910 households, and 6,990 families living in the city. The population density was 3,634.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,403.2/km²). There were 5,973 housing units at an average density of 1,129.8 per square mile (436.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.3% of the population.

Martinsville prioritizes the health and wellness of its residents, offering various resources and facilities to support a healthy lifestyle. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Martinsville Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Raise the Bar Fitness, Planet Fitness, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Martinsville, such as the Three Lakes Trail and Low Gap Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Martinsville, IN are Cedar Creek Winery, Art Sanctuary of Indiana, and Jimmy Nash City Park.

Population: 11,882 (2021). ZIP code: 46151. Area code: 765. Elevation: 604 ft (184 m). Area: 9.27 sq mi (24.00 km²).

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Is Martinsville, IN a good place to live?

Living in Martinsville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Martinsville and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Martinsville are above average.

What is Martinsville, IN is known for?

Earning the nickname City of Mineral Water for its well-known mineral water sanitariums, Martinsville has been the county seat of Morgan County since its founding in 1822. The name "Martinsville" was given to the community in honor of its surveyor, John Martin. Grassyfork Fisheries started in Martinsville in 1899 and developed as an international market known as the World's Largest Goldfish Hatcheries. When Grassyfork was sold to Ozark Fisheries in 1970 it was reported to be producing approximately 40 million goldfish per year, leading to the designation of Martinsville as the "Goldfish Capital of the World".

What is the crime rate in Martinsville, IN?

The crime rate in Martinsville is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 27 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Martinsville is 1 in 37. Based on FBI crime data, Martinsville is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Indiana, Martinsville has a crime rate that is higher than 92% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Martinsville 

Martinsville Parks and Recreation Department 

Raise the Bar Fitness

Planet Fitness 

Anytime Fitness

Three Lakes Trail 

Low Gap Trail

Cedar Creek Winery

Art Sanctuary of Indiana

Jimmy Nash City Park

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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