Fillmore
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Population | Labor
Force | Employers | Transportation | Utilities |
Vocational Training | Universities | Educational
Facilities | Medical
Facilities |Housing | Government
and Services | Taxes_ | Recreation_ | Financial
Institution |
Industrial Sites
Fillmore is located in eastern Putnam County, seven miles
northeast of
Greencastle (the county seat), along County Road 550 east.
Population
Fillmore was incorporated in 1988 with a population of 749.
Today the population has increased to
558.
| |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2003 |
2005 |
| City |
|
|
497 |
545 |
558 |
558 |
| County |
26,932 |
29,163 |
30,315 |
36,331 |
36,786 |
36,957 |
U. S. Census Bureau - Fillmore, town - 2003
Labor Force
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Labor Force in County - 2005 average: 22,323
Western Indiana Employment & Training Services, Inc.
620 Tennessee Street, Greencastle, Indiana 46135,
Phone:
(765) 653-2421
Major County Employers in County
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Name |
Product
|
Employment
|
Union
|
| Crown Equipment Corporation |
Lift Trucks |
265 |
None |
| DePauw University |
Higher Education |
625 |
None |
| F. B. Distro |
Clothing Distribution |
253 |
None |
| Chiyoda |
Auto Parts |
100 |
None |
| Heartland Automotive |
Auto Interior Parts |
724 |
None |
| Lear Corporation |
Auto Trim Parts |
645 |
UAW |
| Buzzi UniCem/Lone Star Industries
|
Cement Products |
141 |
CLG&CW |
| Magic Circle Corporation |
Dixie Chopper Lawn Mowers
|
142 |
None |
| North Putnam Schools |
Public Education |
245 |
ISTA |
| TDS Telecom Central Div. |
Telephone Utility |
60 |
None |
| Wal-Mart Distribution |
Consumer Products Distribution
|
752 |
None |
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Transportation
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Rail CSX Transportation
Container terminals in Avon, Indiana and Wolcott, Indiana
Highways US 36 runs east and west, approximately six miles north of Fillmore.
US 36 and US 231 intersect six miles west, I-70 and US 231 intersect 16 miles
south and US 231 and I-74 intersect approximately 30 miles north. Hwy 240 runs
east and west approximately two miles south of Fillmore
Truck All major truck lines and delivery services provide service in Putnam
County. FedEx and U.S. Postal Service hubs available at Indianapolis International
Airport.
Air Commercial service available at Indianapolis International Airport.
Putnam County Airport , 5 miles south, has recently expanded its runway length
to 5,000 ft and width to 100 ft to handle most corporate aircraft.
Utilities
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Electric Indiana Municipal Power
Duke Energy
Hendricks Power Cooperative County REMC
Natural Gas - none
Water - Bought from Greencastle - 100 gallon water tank Treated in Greencastle
Sewage
Telecommunications TDS Telecom - Fiber optic, IQuest Internet
Service POP, digital switching, internet and DSL
Vocational Training
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Both North Putnam High School and Area 30 Career Center offer vocational courses
and adult education. Ivy Tech State College has a satellite campus in Greencastle
that offers a wide variety of classes and three associate degree programs.
Other Ivy Tech State College campuses are located in Indianapolis, Terre Haute,
and Lafayette.
| Colleges/Universities |
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| Butler University
|
Indianapolis
-
40 miles |
| DePauw University
|
Greencastle
-
10 miles |
| Indiana Central University
|
Indianapolis
-
40 miles |
| Indiana State University
|
Terre Haute
-
50 miles |
| Indiana University
|
Bloomington
-
60 miles |
| Indiana University-Purdue University
|
Indianapolis
-
40 miles |
| Purdue University
|
West Lafayette
-
45 miles |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
|
Terre Haute
-
45 miles |
| University of Indianapolis |
Indianapolis
-
40 miles |
| Wabash College
|
Crawfordsville
-
25 miles |
Educational Facilities
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South Putnam Community Schools
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Teacher Ratio
Total Students
Fillmore Elementary School 16:1 202
Central Elementary School 19:1 249
Reelsville Elementary School 18:1 309
Junior/Senior 17:1 618
Medical Facilities
Hospitals
Putnam County Hospital
50 beds & outpatient facilities
15 miles
Hendricks Community Hospital
200 beds
17 miles
Physicians 2 (33 in the county )
Dentists 1 (13 in the county)
Optometrists 0 (5 in the county)
Other Facilities
Putnam County Operation Life Ambulance Service; Lifeline Helicopter Service,
additional professional services are available in Greencastle.
Housing
Twelve apartment units. New housing being built.
Government and Services
Administration
Three Member Town Council; Clerk/Treasurer
Phone: 765-246-6711
Planning and Zoning
None
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Law Enforcement
Town Marshall, two deputy reserves, officer
Putnam County Sheriff's Department - 11 officers & 18 reserves
Fire Protection
Volunteer Fire Department - 23 members including 1 EMT & 5 first
responders
One pumper tanker truck, 1 grass rig, & 1 rescue truck.
ISO rating 7
Medical Service
Paramedic and EMT Services provided by Putnam County Operation Life
EMT Services provided by PMH Squad One Ambulance, Inc.
Waste Removal
Private contractors for weekly collection
Taxes
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Payable in 2005, subject to approximately 27% Property Tax Replacement Credit
and 17% Business Personal Property Tax Replacement Credit for the city:
Real Property Taxes (Net):
Town of Fillmore -
$1.6597 per $100 after application of credit
Marion Township -
$1.5191 per $100 after application of credit
Business Personal Property Taxes (Net):
Town of Fillmore $1.8977 per $100 after application of credit
Marion Township $1.6992 per $100 after application of credit
Local property taxes are assessed on a base of 100% True Cash Value or approximately
market value...current rates for adjacent townships available upon request.
Local property taxes are assessed on the depreciated value of business personal
property. Most inventory that is destined for out of state shipment, including
parts shipped to other Indiana locations that end up being shipped out of state,
are exempt from property taxes.
County Adjusted Gross Income Tax equals 1.25% of Gross Payroll for property
tax relief.
State sales tax of 6% on all retail sales - food products and other items are
exempt.
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Recreation
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Big Walnut Nature Preserve is available nearby for low impact hiking.
Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area is approximately 14 miles west
on US 36. Six
other state parks are within a one hour drive. Two 18 hole public
golf courses
are located in the county. Depauw University, in Greencastle, offers
NCAA Division
III men's and women"s sports and a wide variety of cultural
activities from art to theater. The Putnam County Library is located
in a recently
enlarged facility in Greencastle. The library provides bookmobile
service to Bainbridge.
The Putnam County Playhouse is well known for its Summer Stock theater
schedule.
Less than one hour away, Indianapolis hosts a wide range of
amenities including the arts, concerts, museums, professional
sports, and theater.
Financial Institutions
Tri-County Bank Bainbridge and Roachdale
Six other banks and two credit unions located in the county
Industrial Sites
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information
For industrial site or other information e-mail, write, or
phone:
Cinergy/PSI Energy
Economic Development Services
1000 East Main Street
Plainfield, IN 46168
Phone: 317-838-2000
Toll-free: 800-688-0688
Bill Long
TDS Telecom
P. O. Box 88
Roachdale,IN 46172 Phone:765.522.0203
FAX: 765.522.5222 Email:william.long@tdstelecom.com
William A. Dory, Jr.,
Executive Director
Greencastle/Put. Co. Development Center
P.O. Box 572
2 South Jackson Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
Phone: 765-653-2474
Fax: 765-653-6385
Web Site: www.greencastle.com/gcdc
E-mail:
economic_development@greencastle.com
May, 2006
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