Rensselaer
Also known as Rensselaer, Indiana, Rensselaer, IN
city in Indiana, United States
Key facts
- Country
- United States
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Jasper
- Townships
- Marion , Newton
- Platted
- June 12, 1839
- Incorporated
- December 8, 1858
- Named after
- James Van Rensselaer
- Mayor
- Jeff Phillips ( R )
- Total
- 6.73 sq mi (17.44 km )
- Land
- 6.73 sq mi (17.43 km )
- Water
- 0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km )
- Elevation
- 659 ft (201 m)
- Density
- 852.1/sq mi (328.99/km )
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Rensselaer is a city located along the Iroquois River in Marion Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,733 at the 2020 census, down slightly from 5,859 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Jasper County. Saint Joseph's College is located just south of the city limits.
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