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Dale is a town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,568 at the 2000 census. Founded in 1843 and initially called Elizabeth, it was renamed after Robert Dale Owen of New Harmony, the town's congressman at the time.

Dale is located at 38.168603, -86.988072.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.0 km² (1.5 mi²), all land.

Actress Florence Henderson of The Brady Bunch fame was born in Dale.

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was raised nearby on a farm near what is now Lincoln City. His mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, died while he was young; her burial site is located on the original farm.

In the town the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

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