Shipshewana, Indiana facts for kids
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Shipshewana, Indiana
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"A Town Of Character"
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Location of Shipshewana in LaGrange County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaGrange |
| Township | Newbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 839 |
| • Density | 615.10/sq mi (237.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46565
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-69480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830439 |
| Website | http://www.shipshewana.org/ |
Shipshewana is a small town located in LaGrange County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Newbury Township. In 2020, about 839 people lived there.
Shipshewana is well-known for being home to the Menno-Hof Amish & Mennonite Museum. This museum teaches visitors about the history and culture of the Amish and Mennonite people.
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History of Shipshewana
Shipshewana got its name from a local Potawatomi Native American. The town's post office first opened in 1889.
Geography and Location
Shipshewana is located in Indiana and covers a total area of about 1.18 square miles (3.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Shipshewana's population has grown over the years. Here's how the number of people living in the town has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 248 | — | |
| 1930 | 262 | 5.6% | |
| 1940 | 286 | 9.2% | |
| 1950 | 277 | −3.1% | |
| 1960 | 312 | 12.6% | |
| 1970 | 448 | 43.6% | |
| 1980 | 466 | 4.0% | |
| 1990 | 524 | 12.4% | |
| 2000 | 536 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 658 | 22.8% | |
| 2020 | 839 | 27.5% | |
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Who Lives in Shipshewana?
In 2010, there were 658 people living in Shipshewana. Most of the people were White (98.3%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Shipshewana was about 37.7 years old. About 24% of residents were under 18, and 22% were 65 or older.
Economy and Tourism
Tourism is a very important part of Shipshewana's economy. Many visitors come to the town each year. In 2013, tourism and travel brought in nearly $137.2 million to the economy of LaGrange County. This shows how much visitors help the local businesses and people.
Getting Around Shipshewana
Shipshewana has bus service provided by Barons Bus Lines. These buses connect Shipshewana to larger cities like Cleveland, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois. The bus stop in Shipshewana is "on-demand," meaning the bus will stop if someone needs to get on or off. These routes are important for transportation, especially since they are partly funded by taxpayers.
Education in Shipshewana
Students in Shipshewana attend schools that are part of the Westview School Corporation. These schools are located in nearby Topeka.
The town also has a public library. It is a branch of the LaGrange County Public Library, where people can borrow books and use other resources.
See also
In Spanish: Shipshewana (Indiana) para niños
