Wadena, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation [1] | 794 ft (242 m) |
| ZIP code | 47944 |
| FIPS code | 18-79424[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 445342 |
Wadena is an unincorporated town in Union Township, Benton County, Indiana.
[edit] History
Wadena was founded along the Chicago, Attica and Southern Railroad by John Swan who named it after Wadena, Minnesota, a town he'd recently visited and found pleasing. In the early 20th century, four Wadena residents gained national repute as professional baseball players:[3]
- Otis Crandall: A utility pitcher for the New York Giants (1906-1914), he then joined St. Louis in the Federal League (1914-1918), then Los Angeles (Coast League).
- Karl Crandall: Played several years for a Memphis, Tennessee, team, played three years with the Indianapolis American Association (1913-1916) and then entered the Coast League.
- Arnold Crandall: Pitched for the Buffalo, New York, International League team in 1921.
- Frederick G. ("Cy") Williams: Fielder for the Chicago Cubs (1913-1916), then joined the Philadelphia Nationals.
[edit] Geography
Wadena is located at in Union Township.
[edit] References
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Birch, Jesse Setlington [1928] (1942). "Towns of the County", History of Benton County and Historic Oxford. Oxford, Indiana: Craw & Craw, pp. 200-201.
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