Anderson, city in central Indiana, on the White River, seat of Madison County, in a grain-, soybean-, and livestock-raising area. The city was platted in 1823, and incorporated in 1865. Its many manufactures include motor-vehicle parts, machinery, shipping containers, and food products. Anderson University (1917) is in Anderson, and Mounds State Park, containing large earthen mounds, is nearby. The city is named for a leader of the Delaware tribe, known as Captain Anderson, who lived in the area. Population 64,695 (1980); 59,459 (1990); 59,734 (2000).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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