New Harmony
Town in Posey County, Indiana
New Harmony is a town in Posey County, Indiana, with 690 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,059 ft (1,542 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Phillipstown, 4.8 miles W.
- 690residents (2020 Census)
- 5,059 ftelevation · 1,542 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 847 / sq mipopulation density
- 47631ZIP code
About New Harmony
New Harmony is a historic town on the Wabash River in Harmony Township, Posey County, Indiana, United States. It lies 15 miles (24 km) north of Mount Vernon, the county seat, and is part of the Evansville metropolitan area. The town's population was 690 at the 2020 census.
Established by the Harmony Society in 1814 under the leadership of George Rapp, the town was originally named Harmony (also called Harmonie, or New Harmony). In its early years the 20,000-acre (8,100 ha) settlement was the home of Lutherans who had separated from their church in the Duchy of Württemberg and immigrated to the United States. The Harmonists built a town in the wilderness, but in 1824 they decided to sell their property and return to Pennsylvania. Robert Owen, a Welsh industrialist and social reformer, purchased the town in 1825 in order to create a utopian community, but it lasted only a few years.
Town residents established the state's first public library, a civic drama club, and a public school system open to men and women. Its prominent citizens included Owen's sons: Robert Dale Owen, an Indiana congressman and social reformer who sponsored legislation to create the Smithsonian Institution; David Dale Owen, a state and federal geologist; William Owen, a New Harmony businessman; and Richard Owen, Indiana state geologist, Indiana University professor, and first president of Purdue University. The town also served as the second headquarters of the U.S. Geological Survey. Numerous scientists and educators contributed to New Harmony's intellectual community, including William Maclure, Marie Louise Duclos Fretageot, Thomas Say, Charles-Alexandre Lesueur, Joseph Neef, Frances Wright, and others.
Many of the town's old Harmonist buildings have been restored. These structures, along with others related to the Owenite community, are included in the New Harmony Historic District. Contemporary additions to the town include the Roofless Church and Atheneum. The New Harmony State Memorial is located south of town on State Road 69 in Harmonie State Park.
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Living in New Harmony
- Median household income
- $57,875
- Median home value
- $184,400
- Median rent
- $1,014/mo
- Median age
- 53.5
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New Harmony had 690 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 690 |
|---|---|
| Density | 847 per sq mi (327 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Harmony at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Posey County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 690 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.81 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,059 ft (1,542 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1286° N, 87.9309° W |
| ZIP code | 47631 |
| Official website | newharmony-in.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1852974 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Harmony
- Phillipstown, IL4.8 mi W
- Griffin5.3 mi N
- Stewartsville6.3 mi NE
- Crossville, IL7.6 mi W
- Wadesville7.8 mi E
- Poseyville8.5 mi E
- Maunie, IL9.0 mi SW
- Grayville, IL9.5 mi NW
- Blairsville9.7 mi E
- St. Wendel12.7 mi E
- Cynthiana12.7 mi E
- Parkers Settlement13.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about New Harmony
What county is New Harmony in?
New Harmony is in Posey County, Indiana.
What is the population of New Harmony, IN?
690 people lived in New Harmony at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Harmony, IN?
The ZIP code of New Harmony is 47631.
What is the elevation of New Harmony?
5,059 feet (1,542 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Harmony?
Phillipstown (4.8 mi), Griffin (5.3 mi), Stewartsville (6.3 mi), Crossville (7.6 mi), Wadesville (7.8 mi).
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