Warsaw, Indiana facts for kids
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Warsaw, Indiana
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| City of Warsaw | |
Downtown Warsaw in October 2005
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| Nickname(s):
"Lake City", "Orthopedic Capital of the World"
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Location of Warsaw in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Townships | Plain and Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.75 sq mi (38.22 km2) |
| • Land | 13.40 sq mi (34.70 km2) |
| • Water | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,804 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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16,111 |
| • Density | 1,179.58/sq mi (455.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
46580-46582
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-80306 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397199 |
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 304 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,206 | — | |
| 1880 | 3,123 | 41.6% | |
| 1890 | 3,574 | 14.4% | |
| 1900 | 3,987 | 11.6% | |
| 1910 | 4,430 | 11.1% | |
| 1920 | 5,478 | 23.7% | |
| 1930 | 5,730 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 6,378 | 11.3% | |
| 1950 | 6,625 | 3.9% | |
| 1960 | 7,234 | 9.2% | |
| 1970 | 7,506 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 10,647 | 41.8% | |
| 1990 | 10,968 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 12,415 | 13.2% | |
| 2010 | 13,559 | 9.2% | |
| 2020 | 15,804 | 16.6% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
Warsaw is a city in Indiana, USA. It's the main city, or county seat, of Kosciusko County. In 2020, about 15,804 people lived there. Warsaw is also right next to a smaller town called Winona Lake.
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The Name of Warsaw
Warsaw got its name from the capital city of Poland. This was done to honor Tadeusz Kościuszko, a Polish hero. The city was officially planned on October 21, 1836. Its first post office opened in 1837.
Warsaw's History
In its early days, Warsaw was a busy place for traders and merchants. They sold goods to farmers in the area. Because Warsaw is located near many lakes, tourists started visiting. Many of these visitors eventually decided to live in the city, and new businesses soon followed.
Becoming a Town
In March 1854, Warsaw officially became a town. A count of residents on February 2, 1854, showed that 752 people lived within the town limits. Important railroad lines reached Warsaw, helping it grow. The Pennsylvania Railroad arrived in November 1854, and the Big Four Railroad came in August 1870.
Modern Conveniences Arrive
As the town grew, new technologies were added. Gas lights were put in place in August 1880. Telephone lines were set up in 1882, with the first phone belonging to Dr. Eggleston. A system for water was built in 1885. Electricity started to be used in 1897, but many homes still used gas until 1915.
The Orthopedic Capital
In 1895, a man named Revra DePuy started a company called DePuy Manufacturing in Warsaw. His company made wire mesh and wooden splints, which are used to help broken bones heal. This made it the world's first company to make orthopedic appliances. In 1905, DePuy hired Justin Zimmer as a salesman. Zimmer later started his own orthopedic company in 1927. Today, Warsaw is famous as the "orthopedic capital of the world" because so many companies that make medical devices for bones and joints are located there.
Historic Places in Warsaw
Several places in Warsaw are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites. These include the East Fort Wayne Street Historic District, the Kosciusko County Jail, the Warsaw Courthouse Square Historic District, the Warsaw Cut Glass Company, and the Justin Zimmer House.
Geography of Warsaw
Warsaw is located between several lakes: Pike Lake, Hidden Lake, and Center Lake to the north, and Winona Lake to the southeast. The Tippecanoe River also flows through the western part of the city. Major roads like U.S. Route 30 and Indiana State Road 15 pass through Warsaw.
According to the 2010 census, Warsaw covers about 12.92 square miles (33.46 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 11.58 square miles (29.99 square kilometers), is land, and the rest is water.
Warsaw's Climate
Warsaw experiences a climate with warm summers and cold winters.
| Climate data for Warsaw, Indiana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1896–1898, 1946–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 69 (21) |
73 (23) |
85 (29) |
100 (38) |
98 (37) |
104 (40) |
111 (44) |
106 (41) |
103 (39) |
92 (33) |
85 (29) |
69 (21) |
111 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 53.5 (11.9) |
57.2 (14.0) |
69.3 (20.7) |
78.7 (25.9) |
86.5 (30.3) |
91.9 (33.3) |
91.4 (33.0) |
89.9 (32.2) |
88.9 (31.6) |
80.9 (27.2) |
67.5 (19.7) |
56.4 (13.6) |
94.0 (34.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 33.0 (0.6) |
36.8 (2.7) |
47.9 (8.8) |
60.9 (16.1) |
71.7 (22.1) |
80.8 (27.1) |
83.8 (28.8) |
81.8 (27.7) |
76.2 (24.6) |
63.6 (17.6) |
49.8 (9.9) |
37.7 (3.2) |
60.3 (15.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 24.8 (−4.0) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
37.7 (3.2) |
49.4 (9.7) |
60.2 (15.7) |
69.5 (20.8) |
72.8 (22.7) |
70.8 (21.6) |
64.3 (17.9) |
52.6 (11.4) |
40.6 (4.8) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
50.1 (10.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.6 (−8.6) |
18.9 (−7.3) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
37.9 (3.3) |
48.7 (9.3) |
58.2 (14.6) |
61.7 (16.5) |
59.8 (15.4) |
52.4 (11.3) |
41.6 (5.3) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
39.8 (4.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −3.3 (−19.6) |
1.7 (−16.8) |
10.4 (−12.0) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
34.9 (1.6) |
44.8 (7.1) |
50.0 (10.0) |
49.9 (9.9) |
39.0 (3.9) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
18.3 (−7.6) |
3.9 (−15.6) |
−9.5 (−23.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −25 (−32) |
−21 (−29) |
−9 (−23) |
8 (−13) |
24 (−4) |
32 (0) |
40 (4) |
36 (2) |
28 (−2) |
18 (−8) |
−4 (−20) |
−23 (−31) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.59 (66) |
1.98 (50) |
2.16 (55) |
4.05 (103) |
4.89 (124) |
4.72 (120) |
4.41 (112) |
4.52 (115) |
2.90 (74) |
3.17 (81) |
2.71 (69) |
2.44 (62) |
40.54 (1,030) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 11.7 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 12.0 | 12.6 | 11.5 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 8.9 | 10.6 | 11.0 | 11.3 | 125.2 |
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Getting Around Warsaw
Airport
- Warsaw Municipal Airport (KASW) is the local airport.
People of Warsaw
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 13,559 people living in Warsaw. These people lived in 5,461 households, and 3,311 of these were families. The city had about 1,171 people per square mile (452 per square kilometer). There were also 6,066 homes available.
Most of the people in Warsaw were White (89.5%). Other groups included African American (1.6%), Native American (0.5%), and Asian (2.2%). About 10.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.1% of households had children under 18. Many households (43.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.38 people, and the average family had 3.02 people. The average age in the city was 34.8 years old.
Warsaw's Economy
Warsaw is known as the "Orthopedic Capital of the World." This is because it is home to the very first company that made orthopedic devices, DePuy Manufacturing Company. It was started in 1895 by Revra DePuy. Other big companies like Zimmer, Inc. (started in 1927) and Biomet, Inc. (started in 1977) also began in Warsaw. Many other companies that supply parts for orthopedic devices are also in the city.
Other companies based in Warsaw include:
- Da-Lite, which makes screens for projectors in homes and businesses.
- LSC Communications, a company that does commercial printing.
- Dalton Foundry, which makes malleable iron castings.
- ABC Industries, a leader in products for mining ventilation and industrial fabrics.
- Penguin Point, a former local fast-food chain.
- Explorer Van, a company that converts vans, founded by Bob Kesler.
- PayLeap, a company that provides online payment services.
In the past, Warsaw was also home to the Biltwell Basket Company.
Culture and Fun in Warsaw
Warsaw is home to the Wagon Wheel Theatre. It was started in 1956 and became a non-profit organization in 2011. It's known for its "theatre in the round" style, where the audience sits all around the stage.
Some movies have been filmed in Warsaw, including American Teen, New Life (film), Long Gone By, and Room 441.
The city has many places for recreation, like City Parks, the Lake City Greenway Trails, and the City County Athletic Complex (CCAC). There are also two golf courses. Central Park, which is next to Center Lake, often hosts concerts during the summer.
Center Lake Park also has the Warsaw Biblical Gardens. This is a special garden that features plants mentioned in the Bible.
The Rotary Club of Warsaw was started on June 1, 1919. It is one of the oldest clubs in the community and is part of Rotary International.
Radio Stations
- WRSW-FM, known as Classic Hits 107.3, has been broadcasting in Warsaw for over 70 years.
- "Willie 103.5" WAWC is Warsaw's Fun Country Station, which started in November 2006.
- News Now Warsaw 1480 AM and 99.7 FM (WRSW-AM) provides news and information all day long.
- WLAB, Star 88.3, broadcasts to the community, also on 90.9 FM.
- Oldies 101.1, (WLQZ-LP), plays "Always Playing a Better Oldie."
Education in Warsaw
Warsaw has many schools and colleges:
- Alternative Learning Center: A public high school for grades 9-12.
- Charter College of Health and Massage Therapy
- Certified Natural Health Professionals: Offers natural health education.
- Edgewood Middle School: A public school for grades 7-8.
- Eisenhower Elementary School: A public school for grades K-6.
- Grace College - Warsaw Campus
- Harrison Elementary School: A public school for grades K-6.
- Indiana Tech - Warsaw Campus
- Ivy Tech Community College - North Central Campus
- Lakeland Christian Academy: A private school for grades Pre K-12.
- Lakeview Middle School: A public school for grades 7-8.
- Lighthouse Christian Academy: A private school for grades Pre K-12.
- Lincoln Elementary School: A public school for grades K-6.
- Living Stone's Preparatory School: A private school for grades Pre K-12.
- Madison Elementary School: A public school for grades K-6.
- Monarch Christian Academy: A private school for grades K-12.
- Sacred Heart School: A private school for grades Pre K-6.
- Trinity School of Natural Health: Offers distance learning for natural health.
- Warsaw Community High School: A public high school for grades 9-12.
- Washington STEM Academy: A public school for grades K-6.
The city also has a public library, the Warsaw Community Public Library.
Famous People from Warsaw
Many notable people have connections to Warsaw:
- Whitey Bell: An NBA and ABL basketball player.
- Ambrose Bierce: A famous author known for The Devil's Dictionary.
- Jack E. Bowers: An Illinois state politician and lawyer.
- Howard Brubaker: A magazine editor and writer.
- Todd Alan Clem (also known as "Bubba The Love Sponge"): A radio personality.
- Jesse E. Eschbach: A judge.
- David C. Fisher: An author and pastor.
- Rick Fox: An actor and former NBA basketball player.
- Randy Heisler: An Olympic athlete.
- Ben Higgins: A former contestant on "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" TV shows.
- Steve Hollar: An actor.
- Scottie James: A professional basketball player.
- Gary Kosins: An NFL player.
- Hal Kratzsch: An original member of the famous singing group The Four Freshmen.
- James R. Leininger: A doctor and founder of Kinetic Concepts.
- Jill Long Thompson: A former U.S. Representative.
- Tom Metzger: A former leader of the Ku Klux Klan.
- Harrison Mevis: A University of Missouri football player.
- Nic Moore: A professional basketball player.
- Marshall Plumlee: A professional basketball player.
- Mason Plumlee: A professional basketball player.
- Miles Plumlee: A professional basketball player.
- Max Truex: An Olympic athlete.
- Shea Couleé: A drag queen who won RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5; born in Warsaw.
Images for kids
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Da-Lite headquarters building.
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Center Lake Park in October 2005, located on the shore of Center Lake.
See also
In Spanish: Warsaw (Indiana) para niños
