Westphalia, Indiana

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Westphalia, Indiana
Census-designated place
Location in Knox County, Indiana
Location in Knox County, Indiana
Westphalia is located in Indiana
Westphalia
Westphalia
Location in Knox County, Indiana
Coordinates: 38°51′46″N 87°13′32″W / 38.86278°N 87.22556°W / 38.86278; -87.22556Coordinates: 38°51′46″N 87°13′32″W / 38.86278°N 87.22556°W / 38.86278; -87.22556
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyKnox
TownshipVigo
Named forWestphalia
Elevation
[1]
466 ft (142 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total202
 • Density98/sq mi (37.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47596
FIPS code18-83204[2]
GNIS feature ID445855

Westphalia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Vigo Township, Knox County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 202.[3]

History[]

Westphalia was laid out in 1881, and it was originally built up chiefly by Germans.[4] It was named after the region of Westphalia in Germany.[5] The Westphalia post office was established in 1881.[6] Many businesses have existed over 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 in northeastern Knox County at

 WikiMiniAtlas
38°51′46″N 87°13′32″W / 38.86278°N 87.22556°W / 38.86278; -87.22556. Indiana State Road 67 passes through the center of the community, leading northeast 3 miles (5 km) to Sandborn and southwest 4 miles (6 km) to Edwardsport and 23 miles (37 km) to Vincennes, the Knox county seat. Indiana State Road 58 joins SR 67 northeast out of Westphalia but leads west 5 miles (8 km) to Freelandville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Westphalia CDP has an area of 2.06 square miles (5.34 km2), all of it land.[3]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

Places of interest[]

Westphalia has a locally owned restaurant, Country Charms Café, a playground, a church, Salem United Church of Christ, low income senior apartments and a post office. Westphalia is a rural community.

References[]

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Westphalia CDP, Indiana". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 27, 2019.[dead link]
  4. ^ History of Knox and Daviess County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Goodspeed. 1886. pp. 272.
  5. ^ Dept. of English and Journalism (1970–72). Indiana names, v.1-3. Indiana State University. p. 15.
  6. ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


Stub icon

This Knox County, Indiana location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by .

  • v
  • t
Retrieved from ""