Wawpecong, Indiana facts for kids
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Wawpecong, Indiana
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Former Shell gas station on State Road 18
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 Wawpecong, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Wawpecong, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Clay |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46901
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| FIPS code | 18-81584 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445571 |
Wawpecong is a small, unincorporated community in Miami County, Indiana. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't part of an official town or city. It's located within Clay Township.
History
Wawpecong was officially started in 1849. When it was first created, people often spelled its name Waupecong.
The name Wawpecong comes from the Miami-Illinois language. This language was spoken by Native American tribes in the area. The name means "shell-bark hickories," which are a type of tree.
A post office was opened in Wawpecong in 1849. This office helped people send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years, finally closing in 1907.
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