Woodville, Porter County, Indiana facts for kids
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Woodville
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 Woodville, Porter County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Woodville, Porter County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Township | Liberty |
| Platted/Incorporated | 1880 |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46304
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446320 |
Woodville is a small, unincorporated community located in Liberty Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
History of Woodville
How Woodville Started
Woodville began in 1880. A man named John C. Cole planned out the village. At first, it was an "incorporated" village, meaning it had its own local government. This lasted into the 1900s.
The community really started to grow when the railroad was built through the area. A post office opened in Woodville in 1882. It helped people send and receive mail until 1914.
The General Store and Railroad
A general store was built in Woodville. This store was very important because it also served as a station for the B&O Railroad. People could catch a train there, and goods could be shipped.
Farmers in the area used the railroad to send their products. Large amounts of milk, eggs, and other farm goods were shipped from Woodville to the big city of Chicago. The original general store building stood for a long time, until it was taken down in 2006.
For some years, from the 1920s to the early 1940s, Woodville actually had two general stores. They were on opposite sides of the railway tracks. These stores served many families living in the countryside around Woodville.
The 1946 Tornado
On May 24, 1946, a very powerful tornado hit the Woodville community. This tornado caused a lot of damage. It completely destroyed two homes, three barns, and a gas station.
Experts who study tornadoes said it was an extremely strong storm. It caused severe damage to the area.
