Mooresville
| MOORESVILLE : www.mooresville.org | ||
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Mooresville was named after Samuel Moore, a North Carolina Quaker
who in 1824 chose the location in the delta of the east and west forks of White
Lick Creek due to the fertile ground and available water to power mills. It is
located 10 miles southwest of Indianapolis’ downtown area and homes are
generally between $80,000 and $190,000. There is a diversity of housing in
Mooresville, from stately older homes close to downtown to more modern homes in
suburban settings. It is also an affordable area, with home prices well below
the national average.
The Indiana state flag was created in Mooresville by artist Paul Hadley, a watercolorist and Mooresville resident. The town of Mooresville has since adopted the slogan, “Home of the Indiana State Flag.” The town’s agricultural-based heritage and Midwestern values have helped develop a productive work environment, which residents boast as another of the area’s unique characteristics. |
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| LOCATION | ||
| The city of Mooresville lies between the east and west branches of White Lick Creek. It is approximately 16 miles southwest of Indianapolis on State Road 67 at the junction of State Roads 144, 42, and 267. Mooresville is conveniently located approximately 8 miles from the Indianapolis International Airport and 2 miles from Interstate 70. | ||
| POPULATION (figures based on 2000 Census) |
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| City : | 9,273 | |
| County : | 66,689 - Morgan County | |
| UTILITIES | ||
| St.Electric : | Indianapolis Power & Light | 317-261-8261 |
| Gas : | Vectren | 800-777-2060 |
| Water : | Indiana American Water Company | 800-492-8373 |
| Telephone : | AT&T | 800-742-8771 |
| GOVERNMENT | ||
| Facts : | The Town Council is made up of 5 members. The positions alternate every 2 years. | |
| Samuel Moore, founder of Mooresville, was born near Albemarle Sound, North Carolina. In 1823, he bought 10 acres of land at $2/acre and in 1824 it was laid out as the town of Mooresville. | ||
| The village propered and grew steadily. In 1831, the population was 200. By 1850 it had grown to 500. | ||
| Mooresville is home of the Indiana State Flag, created by artist Paul Hadley, a watercolor artist and Mooresville resident. The town of Mooresville has since adopted the slogan, "Home of the Indiana State Flag". | ||
| PUBLIC SERVICES | ||
| Police : | Mooresville Police Department - Consists of a police chief, assistant police chief, 3 lieutenants, 3 sergeants, 12 patrolmen and 5 dispatchers. | 317-831-3434 |
| Morgan County Sheriff's Department | 765-342-5544 | |
| Indiana State Police | 800-225-8576 317-897-6220 317-653-4114 |
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| Fire Department : | Mooresville Fire Department - Consists of 2 stations with 19 part-time fire fighters, 2 pumpers, 1 ladder pumper, 1 rescue squad and 4 administrative vehicles. | 317-831-5354 |
| Post Office : | United States Post Office | 800-275-8777 |
| Library : | Mooresville Public Library | 317-831-7323 |
| Chamber : | Mooresville Chamber of Commerce | 26 S. Indiana 317-831-6509 |
| MEDICAL (E)=Emergency Number | ||
| Local : | St. Francis - Mooresville | 1201 Hadley Rd. 317-831-1160 |
| Local : | Morgan County Hospital | 2201 John R. Wooden Dr. Martinsville, IN 765-342-8441 |
| Indianapolis : | Indiana University Hospital | 550 University Blvd. 317-274-5000 |
| Indianapolis : | St. Vincent Hospital | 2001 W. 86th St. 317-338-2121 (E) 317-338-2345 |
| Indianapolis : | St. Vincent Women's Hospital -Indianapolis | 8111 Township Line Rd. 317-415-8111 |
| Community Hospitals | East: 317-355-1411 North: 317-621-6262 South: 317-887-7000 |
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| NEWSPAPERS | ||
| Local : | Mooresville Times | 317-831-0280 |
| Indianapolis : | Indianapolis Star | 317-444-4000 |
| Indianapolis : | Indianapolis Business Journal | 317-634-6200 |
| AIRPORTS | ||
| Indianapolis : | Indianapolis International Airport | Call specific airlines |
| SCHOOLS (Various private and parochial schools also serve this area) | ||
| Websites : | Department of Education | 317-272-2920 |
| Websites : | www.mcsc.k12.in.us | 317-272-2920 |
| Elementary : | Neil Armstrong Elementary | 1000 State Road 144 317-831-9210 |
| Elementary : | Newby Memorial Elementary | 240 N. Monroe St. 317-831-9212 |
| Elementary : | North Madison Elementary | 7456 E. Hadley Rd. 317-831-9214 |
| Elementary : | Northwood Elementary | 630 N. Indiana St. 317-831-9216 |
| Elementary : | Waverly Elementary | 8525 Waverly Rd. 317-831-9218 |
| Middle School : | Paul Hadley Middle School | 200 W. Carlisle St. 317-831-9208 |
| High School : | Mooresville High School | 550 N. Indiana St. 317-831-9203 |
| Superintendent : | 317-831-0950 | |
| CHURCHES | ||
| Fellowship Baptist Church | 1421 S.R. 144 317-831-7360 |
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| First Baptist Church | 680 N. Indiana 317-831-0209 |
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| First Christian Church | 525 N. Indiana 317-831-2777 |
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| First United Methodist | Indiana & Harrison 317-831-3376 |
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| Five Points Baptist Church | 3038 S.R. 144 317-831-5090 |
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| Good Shepherd Baptist | 1150 S.R. 144 317-831-1279 |
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| Heritage Christian | Harrison & Jefferson 317-831-3860 |
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| Lifeline Baptist | 217 E. High St. 317-856-1112 |
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| Mooresville Assembly of God | 701 S.R. 144 317-831-5799 |
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| Mooresville Church of Christ | 720 N. Indianapolis Rd. 317-831-2663 |
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| Mooresville Church of God | 216 E. Main 317-831-1418 |
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| Mooresville Church of Nazarene | 825 N. Indiana St. 317-831-0659 |
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| Mooresville Free Methodist | 20 Star Lane 317-831-3874 |
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| Mooresville Friends Meeting | 50 N. Monroe 317-831-2800 |
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| New Life Baptist Church | 2150 S. Old S.R. 67 317-831-5857 |
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| New Life Community Wesleyan Church | 1594 S.R. 144 317-831-9913 |
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| St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church | 1200 N. Indiana St. 317-831-4142 |
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| RECREATION |
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| There are three parks with various facilities in the city. A private country club with a nine-hole golfcourse is nearby, as well as bowling, swimming, tennis and sky-diving facilities. Mooresville is just a shortdrive from the Morgan-Monroe State Forest, which features camping and hiking facilities. Sunshine Parkfeatures baseball and softball leagues. There are also various lakes to visit. | ||
