Westphalia, Indiana
Westphalia | |
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![]() Location of Westphalia in Knox County, Indiana. | |
Coordinates: 38°51′46″N 87°13′32″W / 38.86278°N 87.22556°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Knox |
Township | Vigo |
Named for | Westphalia |
Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 202 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47596 |
FIPS code | 18-83204[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 445855 |
Westphalia is an unincorporated community in Vigo Township, Knox County, Indiana.
History
Westphalia was laid out in 1881, and it was originally built up chiefly by Germans.[3] It was named after the region of Westphalia, in Germany.[4] The Westphalia post office was established in 1881.[5] Many businesses have closed throughout the history of Westphalia including a variety store, antique store, hotel, blacksmith, elevator, photo studio, mine supply and the Westphalia elementary school.
Geography
Westphalia is located at 38°51′46″N 87°13′32″W / 38.86278°N 87.22556°W.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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U.S. Decennial Census[6] |
Places of interest
Westphalia has a locally own restaurant, Country Charms Café, a playground, a church, Salem United Church of Christ, low income senior apartments and a United States Post Office. Westphalia is a rural community.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ History of Knox and Daviess County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Goodspeed. 1886. p. 272.
- ^ Dept. of English and Journalism (1970–72). Indiana names, v.1-3. Indiana State University. p. 15.
- ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.