| City of Warsaw, Indiana | |
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| — City — | |
| Downtown Warsaw | |
| Nickname(s): Lake City, Orthopedic Capital of the World | |
| Location in the state of Indiana, USA | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Plain, Wayne |
| Incorporated | |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ernest B. Wiggins (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.6 sq mi (29.9 km2) |
| • Land | 10.5 sq mi (27.1 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 13,559 |
| • Density | 1,184.6/sq mi (457.4/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 46580-46582 |
| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-80306[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0445487[2] |
| Website | www.warsawcity.net |
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 2,206 |
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| 1880 | 3,123 | 41.6% | |
| 1890 | 3,574 | 14.4% | |
| 1900 | 3,987 | 11.6% | |
| 1910 | 4,430 | 11.1% | |
| 1920 | 5,478 | 23.7% | |
| 1930 | 5,730 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 6,378 | 11.3% | |
| 1950 | 6,625 | 3.9% | |
| 1960 | 7,234 | 9.2% | |
| 1970 | 7,506 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 10,647 | 41.8% | |
| 1990 | 10,968 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 12,415 | 13.2% | |
| 2010 | 13,559 | 9.2% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
Warsaw is a city in and the county seat of Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States[3]. Cradled among Winona Lake, Pike Lake, Hidden Lake and Center Lake, Warsaw is nicknamed "Lake City," though other cities in the surrounding area are also referred to by that nickname. As of the 2010 census, Warsaw has a population of 13,559.
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Warsaw, named for the capital of Poland in tribute to Tadeusz Kościuszko, was platted on October 21, 1836. Early Warsaw contained traders, trappers, and merchants supplying manufactured goods to area farmers. Because of the central location in the lake region, tourists soon began visiting Warsaw and eventually made permanent residences in the city, with industry soon following.
In March 1854, Warsaw became a town, and the initial census on February 2, 1854 showed a total of 752 residents in the town limits. The Pennsylvania Railroad (then known as the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railroad) reached Warsaw in November 1854. The Big Four Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St Louis) arrived in Warsaw in August 1870.
Gas lights were installed in August 1880. Telephone lines were strung in 1882, with Dr. Eggleston having the first phone. The waterworks were constructed in 1885. Gas was supplemented with electricity in 1897, but gas was still used in many homes until 1915.
In 1895, Revra DePuy founded DePuy Manufacturing in Warsaw to make wire mesh and wooden splints, becoming the world's first manufacturer of orthopedic appliances. In 1905, DePuy hired Justin Zimmer as a splint salesman. Zimmer broke away from DePuy in 1927 to start his own orthopedic company with Joe Ettinger in the basement of Ettinger. Warsaw is now known as the "orthopedic capital of the world."[4][5]
Warsaw is located at (41.240564, -85.847002)[6] and occupies the area between Pike Lake, Hidden Lake and Center Lake (to the north) and Winona Lake (to the southeast). The Tippecanoe River passes through the West portion of Warsaw. U.S. Route 30 and Indiana State Road 15 both pass through town, while Indiana State Road 25 begins on West Market Street while traffic is routed to West Winona Avenue along with State Road 15 after US Route 30 bypassed the downtown area.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.6 square miles (30 km2), of which, 10.5 square miles (27 km2) of it is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) of it (9.26%) is water.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 12,415 people, 4,794 households, and 3,068 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,184.6 people per square mile (457.4/km²). There were 5,101 housing units at an average density of 486.7 per square mile (187.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 70.50% White, 1.41% African American, 0.39% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 5.25% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.21% of the population.
There were 4,794 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,564, and the median income for a family was $45,153. Males had a median income of $33,322 versus $22,284 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,262. About 6.8% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.
Warsaw has an elected mayor, clerk and city council-style of government. Officials are elected for 4-year terms. Warsaw's current mayor is Republican Ernest B. Wiggins, who has served in the post since March 1, 1997, following the resignation of Mayor Jeff Plank, who was elected to four consecutive terms. Wiggins was elected mayor for a first term in 1999, a second term in 2003, and a third term in 2007. The longest-serving mayor was former 5-term Warsaw Mayor Paul E. "Mike" Hodges.
The Warsaw Common Council is a seven-member legislative group that serve four-year terms. Five of the members represent specific districts; two are elected city-wide as at-large council members. The council elected on November 8, 2007 will serve from January 1, 2008 until December 31, 2011:
Warsaw, known as the "Orthopedic Capital of the World", is home to the first orthopedic device manufacturer, the DePuy Manufacturing Company, started in 1895 by Revra DePuy. Competitors, such as Zimmer, Inc. and Biomet, have subsequently been founded in Warsaw to support the industry. Several orthopedic suppliers are also present.
Other companies headquartered in Warsaw are Da-Lite, makers of commercial and home theater projection screens; Little Crow Foods, manufacturer of CoCo Wheats; RR Donnelley, a commercial printing press; Dalton Foundry, a malleable iron casting foundry; ABC Industries, a leader in mining ventilation products and industrial textile fabrics; Penguin Point, a regional fast-food chain; and PayLeap, a payment gateway service provider. Historically, Warsaw was home to the Biltwell Basket Company and to Explorer Van, founded by Bob Kessler.
Warsaw is home to the Wagon Wheel Theatre, which hosts local and national plays annually. Several taverns host live music by local musicians, including the Downtown landmark Rex's Rendezvous. North Pointe Cinemas, bowling alleys, and youth and senior centers are present. City Parks, the Lake City Greenway Trails, City County Athletic Complex (CCAC) and two golf courses offer citizens recreation. Center Lake Park is host to regular concerts during the summer months, along with many other lakes throughout the county. Underground art of the area is critically analyzed via General Thad, a very small, online culture magazine named after Thaddeus Kosciuszko.[7] The city has a notable Biblical garden.[8]
WLAB, Star 88.3, broadcasts to the community of Warsaw, Indiana, via its translator on FM radio frequency 90.9 FM.
You can also listen to the best oldies in the Lake City area on Oldies 98.3, WIOE, where they are "Always Playing a Better Oldie."
WRSW, "the heritage station" of the Warsaw community, broadcasts at 107.3 FM on the radio dial."Willie 103.5" WAWC began broadcasting in Warsaw in November 2006. The documentary "American Teen", which followed 5 high school seniors, was filmed at Warsaw Community High School. Warsaw was mentioned in the movie I Am Number 4 when the character John (number 4) receives a phone call about his missing friend and the voice on the phone tells him to meet him in Warsaw, IN.
While Warsaw is a small city, several notable people are currently living or have lived there:
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