South Whitley, Indiana facts for kids
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South Whitley, Indiana
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| Town of South Whitley | |
South Whitley, State Street and water tower
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Location of South Whitley in Whitley County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Whitley |
| Township | Cleveland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,818 |
| • Density | 2,133.80/sq mi (823.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46787
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-71612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397668 |
South Whitley is a small town located in Whitley County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known for its classic Midwestern look, with buildings made of red brick and streets lined with trees. In 2020, about 1,818 people lived there.
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A Look Back: South Whitley's History
South Whitley started out with a different name: Springfield. It was first planned in 1837. That same year, a post office opened, simply called Whitley. A few years later, in 1842, the post office's name was changed to South Whitley, and it's still open today.
Where is South Whitley?
South Whitley is located in Cleveland Township. According to a 2010 count, the town covers an area of about 0.91 square miles (2.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in South Whitley?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 408 | — | |
| 1890 | 720 | 76.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,113 | 54.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,176 | 5.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,074 | −8.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,102 | 2.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,118 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,299 | 16.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,325 | 2.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,362 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,575 | 15.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,482 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,782 | 20.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,751 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,818 | 3.8% | |
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A Snapshot from 2010
In 2010, there were 1,751 people living in South Whitley. They lived in 729 households, and 482 of these were families. Most people in the town (98%) were White. About 1.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in South Whitley was 37.6 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Learning in South Whitley
Students in South Whitley attend schools that are part of the Whitko Community School Corporation. The town has its own elementary school, South Whitley Elementary. Older students go to Whitko Jr/Sr High School.
The town also has a place for everyone to read and learn: the South Whitley Community Public Library.
Local Media
South Whitley is home to a radio station, WIOE-FM 101.1. Even though it's licensed to South Whitley, its main operations are in the nearby city of Warsaw.
Famous Faces from South Whitley
South Whitley has been home to several notable people who became well-known in different fields:
- Will Cuppy — A writer and journalist known for his humor.
- Hugo Fox — A talented musician who was the main bassoon player for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
- Janie Fricke — A popular country music singer.
- Albert Fredrick Ottomar Germann — A scientist and academic.
- Jennie Bain Wilson — A writer who created Christian hymns.
See also
In Spanish: South Whitley (Indiana) para niños
