Anderson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States. The population was 54,788 at the 2020 census. It is named after Chief William Anderson. The city is the headquarters of the Church of God and its Anderson University. Highlights of the city include the historic Paramount Theatre and the Gruenewald House.
Midwest
Anderson
Madison County, IN
Population
55,011
Walk Score
68 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$873
Median home value
$101,700
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Anderson Downtown Historic District · listed 2006
- West Central Historic District · listed 1984
- West Eighth Street Historic District · listed 1976
Notable landmarks
- Anderson Bank Building · listed 1984
- Anderson High School Wigwam · listed 2018
- Carnegie Public Library · listed 1985
- Central Avenue School · listed 2007
- Gruenewald House · listed 1976
- Mounds State Park · listed 1973
- Paramount Theater Building · listed 1991
- Tower Hotel · listed 1997
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