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The population was 4,150 at the 2000 census.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Geography</B></div> <div> <B>  </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Berne is located at 40°39'29?N, 84°57'15?W (40.658146, -84.954256)GR1.  According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²), all land.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1619b8f0.jpg" border=0 width="155" height="143" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Demographics</B></div> <div> <B>  </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 4,150 people, 1,639 households, and 1,104 families residing in the city. The population density was 890.2/km² (2,307.3/mi²). There were 1,690 housing units at an average density of 362.5/km² (939.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.64% White, 0.07% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>  There were 1,639 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.02.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>  In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="163507d0.png" border=0 width="80" height="125" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><B><U>Government:</U></B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>County:</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Adams</B></FONT><B> </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Mayor:</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><B>John Minch</B> (D)</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Geographical characteristics:</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Area </B></div> <div> <B>  City 4.7 km² Land 4.7 km² Water 0.0 km² </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Population City (2000) </B></div> <div> <B>  4,150 Density 890.2/km²</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Time zone</B></div> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> Summer (DST) EST (UTC-5), EST (UTC-5)</B></FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="28"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="918" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="28" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="353"><div> <B>History</B></div> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> During the late 1800's, some Swiss immigrants of various religious faiths began settling in present-day Adams County, Indiana. The new colony soon became an attraction for other immigrants with similar faiths and cultural backgrounds, and they migrated into the new colony.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="168e2820.jpg" border=0 width="226" height="130" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> In 1852, a group of Mennonite families settled into the area and began the chore of preparing for farming by clearing the land. However, farm markets were severely limited because of treacherous mud roads and distant trade centers. The advent of the railroad was soon to be the answer to the immigrant's prayers.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="16af0910.jpg" border=0 width="240" height="145" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> When the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad laid plans to construct a rail line through Adams County, two farmers offered a proposition: they would donate land to the railroad in exchange for the building of a rail depot in the small community. The railroad companies agreed, and the farmers quickly plotted 10 building lots in anticipation of what was to come - more settlers! On Christmas Day, 1871, the first train arrived. This historical event marked the beginning of Berne, which was officially recorded as a community soon after.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="16dd49f0.jpg" border=0 width="212" height="159" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>A steady stream of Swiss and German people came into the area from that train, as did English-speaking migrants, some of which became successful businessmen in the new community. They contributed immensely in the growth of Berne.</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 150 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="16f55780.jpg" border=0 width="85" height="120" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="1715f780.jpg" border=0 width="95" height="120" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="1735f780.jpg" border=0 width="95" height="120" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="28"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="150" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="28" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="353"><div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> Today, Berne consists of 4,150 people and continues to increase its steady business and industrial expansion. But, at the same time, it has retained its small-town pace and friendliness, as well as its moral values which were bred in Europe and later expanded on the wilderness frontier. These values include a strong work ethic, pride in home ownership and family ties, and religious dedications.</B></FONT></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="744" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 152 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="http://www.southadams.k12.in.us/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.southadams.k12.in.us/"><U><B><IMG SRC="166928d0.jpg" border=0 width="146" height="141" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Local School</B></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.southadams.k12.in.us/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.southadams.k12.in.us/"><U><B>South Adams Schools</B></U></A><B>, </B></div> <div> <B>1027 US 27 S Berne, IN </B></div> <div> <B>46711-2397</B></div> <div> <B>Phone: (260) 589-3133</B></div> <div> <B>Fax: (260) 589-2065</B></div> <div> <B>Demographic Type: Rural</B></div> <div> <B>Grades: PK-12</B></div> <div> <B>Enrollment 2005-06: 1460</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Graduates 2004-05: 70</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="1649f6d0.jpg" border=0 width="415" height="109" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <I><B>South Adams High School</B></I></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="721" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=3 HEIGHT= 32 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Welcome Home"><U>Welcome Home</U></A>   |   <B>About Us</B>   |   <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Services"><U>Services</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Government"><U>Government</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Local Links"><U>Local Links</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 58 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Welcome Home"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bb2d350.jpg" border=0 width="45" height="53" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF><NOBR><div> <B>©2008 City of Berne. 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