Fairmount, IN
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- 870 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Fairmount is a quiet Grant County community with deep historic roots and plenty of small-town charm. First settled by Quakers in the 1830s, the town grew during Indiana's natural gas boom and has held onto its peaceful, close-knit feel ever since. It is best known as the boyhood home of cultural icon James Dean and Garfield creator Jim Davis, drawing fans each year to its local museums and vintage festivals. Today, it offers newcomers an easygoing, affordable pace of life in central Indiana.
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