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 | 899 ft (274 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 | 445568 |
Wawaka is an unincorporated community in Elkhart Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Wawaka was founded in 1857. The name Wawaka is said to be of Native American origin, meaning "big heron". A post office has been in operation at Wawaka since 1857.
Geography
Wawaka is located at 41°27′25″N 85°28′56″W / 41.45694°N 85.48222°W.
Notable people
- Ford Frick, sportswriter
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