Clifford, Indiana
town in Indiana, United States
Clifford is a town in Flat Rock Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 205 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area.
History
Clifford was founded in 1853 (1853). The first post office at Clifford was also established in 1853.
In April 1883, Clifford was officially incorporated as a town, thirty years after it was originally established.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Clifford has a total area of 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2), all land.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 233 people, 94 households, and 62 families living in the town. The population density was 2,118.2 inhabitants per square mile (817.8/km2). There were 114 housing units at an average density of 1,036.4 per square mile (400.2/km2).
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Maps, plans, fabric surveys and administrative records can establish how the site’s name, extent and function changed over time. The source revision retrieved here is dated Sep 10, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q2856336. VIAF identifies the subject as 153788496. The Library of Congress control number is n98108366. Authority coordinates are 39.282, -85.870. 2 of 3 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 2020, 1853, 1883 and 2010.
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