Garrett is a city in Keyser Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States.

Garrett was platted in 1875 when the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was extended to that point.

[4] It was named for John W. Garrett, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from 1858 to 1884.

[6] According to the 2010 census, Garrett has a total area of 3.85 square miles (9.97 km2), all land.

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,286 people in the city of Garrett, Indiana.

25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

It operates St. Joseph Catholic School in Garrett and previously managed Sacred Heart Hospital.

Sacred Heart Hospital, standing at 220 South Ijams St, was built in 1902.

In 2010, the residency requirement were changed allowing the population at large to have access to the Sacred Heart Apartments.

In 2005 the DeKalb County YMCA Community Center was opened at 1200 East Houston St.

This pool also offers a water slide and splash pads for children.

In January 2011 control of the facility changed to become the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center, or J.A.M.

The GFD has been saving life and property in Garrett and the surrounding communities since 1879.

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