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Plymouth is a city in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. The population is 10,214 in the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Marshall County. Plymouth was the site of the first retail outlet of defunct U.S. retailer Montgomery Ward in 1926.

Plymouth, Indiana is located at 41°20′38″N 86°18′45″W (41.343894, -86.312544), along the Yellow River. According to the 2010 census, Plymouth has a total area of 7.57 square miles (19.61 km2), of which 7.53 square miles (19.50 km2) (or 99.47%) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2) (or 0.53%) is water.

This area was part of the territory of the Potawatomi Native Americans, one of the historical tribes encountered by American settlers. In the nineteenth century, the United States government made numerous treaties to buy and extinguish Native American claims to land in the former Northwest Territory and the Southeast.

Marshall County was formed in 1836, during the early years of settlement and before the forced removal of the Potawatomi people in 1838. It was named for U.S. Chief Justice John Marshall, who died in 1835. Marshall County is notable as the starting point in 1838 of the Potawatomi Trail of Death, which was the forced removal by United States forces of Chief Menominee and 859 Potawatomi Indians from Indiana to Indian Territory, at the site of present-day Osawatomie, Kansas, a distance of 660 miles (1,060 km). The first settlers arrived in what is now Marshall County in 1835. They arrived as a result of the end of the Black Hawk War as well as the completion of the Erie Canal. They consisted primarily of settlers from New England, "Yankees" descended from the English Puritans who settled in New England in the colonial era. They were mainly members of the Congregational church, although due to the Second Great Awakening, many of them had converted to Methodism and some had become Baptists before coming to what is now Marshall County. As a result of this heritage, some place names in Marshall County are named after places in New England, such as Plymouth, which is named after Plymouth, Massachusetts, the site where the Mayflower landed in 1620. When these settlers arrived, there was nothing but a dense virgin forest and wild marshland, which would need to be cleared and drained before it could be farmed. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 authorized forcible removal if necessary. The United States government purchased this area under the Treaty of Tippecanoe in 1832. Plymouth was incorporated as a town in 1851.

Like many towns and counties in Indiana following the Reconstruction Era, Plymouth was once considered a Sundown town. There are many accounts by locals claiming the existence of signs at the northern city limits stating, "Blacks out of town by sundown" or "All non-residents are required to leave the city by 9 pm", with a city ordinance listed at the bottom. There were no such signs at the southern border of town on US 31 nor the east and west entrances on US 30. North of Plymouth, on US 31, is the city of South Bend, which has a large African-American population. These signs remained posted well into the mid-60s until the Fair Housing Act of 1968 which banned racial discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. Although the city has since become more inclusive, the African-American population remains remarkably low at 0.6%. As of today, there has been no public acknowledgment by the city of its history of exclusion.

Plymouth focuses on health and wellness. Plymouth Medical Center stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Plymouth 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 Planet Fitness and Fitness Forum Sports & Wellness and Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Plymouth, such as the Centennial Trail and Greenway Trails. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Plymouth, IN are Woodbury Golf Course, Plymouth Motor Speedway, and River Park Square.
 

Population: 10,705 (2022). ZIPcode: 46563. Area code: 574. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Area: 7.62 sq mi (19.74 km2). 

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Is Plymouth, IN a good place to live?

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

What are the demographics of Plymouth, IN?

Plymouth, IN is home to a population of 10.4k people, of which 90.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 13.7% of Plymouth, IN residents were born outside of the country (1.42k people). In 2022, there were 4.08 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (7.1k people) in Plymouth, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.74k White (Hispanic) and 972 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is Plymouth Indiana's crime rate?

The crime rate in Plymouth is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 14 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 Plymouth is 1 in 72. Based on FBI crime data, Plymouth is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Indiana, Plymouth has a crime rate that is higher than 77% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Plymouth

Plymouth Medical Center 

Planet Fitness

Fitness Forum Sports & Wellness 

Centennial Trail 

Greenway Trails

Woodbury Golf Course

Plymouth Motor Speedway 

River Park Square

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DataUSA

Neighborhoodscout

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