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Anderson, Indiana

Anderson, Indiana is located in the County Seat of Madison County and forms part of the Indianapolis Metropolitan area. Those moving to Anderson will discover that it has a continental climate with hot and humid summers.

Economy:
Those moving to Anderson, Indiana will also discover numerous employment opportunities. Community Hospital Anderson & Madison, Saint Johns Health System, St Vincent Mercy Hospital, Riverview Hospital and Ball Memorial Hospital provide medical services for the community. Anderson Muni-Darlington Field Airport, Burk Personal Use Airport and Delaware County Airport provide regional air connections.

The Cost of Living Index for Anderson as at January 2011 was 85.9 points, substantially lower than the national average for the United States of 100 points. Unemployment numbers released in December 2010 were 11.4 percent for Anderson and 9.1 percent for the state of Indiana.

The manufacturing sector and Anderson University employ large numbers of the residents of the city. Farming and agriculture continue to contribute a great deal to the economy of the city. The other main income generators in the area are gambling and especially horse racing.

History:
Anderson had many other monikers before it officially became simply Anderson. The first settlers to the area called their community Anderson Town, the Moravian Missionaries named it The Heathen Town Four Miles Away, which was subsequently changed to Andersontown and finally it was given the name Anderson by the Indiana Legislature. The city was incorporated as a town in 1838 and in 1865 it was incorporated as a city.
The city is well known as being the home of the Church of God; and, in 1917, followers of this sect established Anderson University to cement their future in Anderson.

Tourism:
Archaeologists will love Anderson, as there are a great number of prehistoric mounds in Mounds State Park close to the city. The cultural needs of the city are served by the Anderson Symphony Orchestra, the Paramount Theater and the Fine Arts Center. Be sure to visit the Gruenewald Historic House to explore the history and culture of Anderson.

Colleges/Universities:

• Anderson University
• Ivy Tech State College-East Central

Interesting Fact:

• Anderson’s motto is Performance. Talent. Inspiration.