Wawaka, Indiana facts for kids
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Wawaka, Indiana
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Wawaka's post office
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 Wawaka, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Wawaka, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Noble |
| Township | Elkhart |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46794
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-81530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830483 |
Wawaka is a small community in Noble County, Indiana. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Wawaka is located in Elkhart Township.
A Look Back: Wawaka's History
Wawaka was started in the year 1857. The name "Wawaka" comes from a Native American language. It is said to mean "big heron." A post office has been open in Wawaka since 1857. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a very long time!
Famous Faces from Wawaka
Even small communities can have famous people! One well-known person from Wawaka is Ford Frick. He was a famous sportswriter. He also became a very important leader in baseball.
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