Warsaw is a city in and district seat of Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA. Warsaw has a population of 13,559 in the US Census 2010.
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Etymology
Warsaw, named after the Polish capital as a tribute to Tadeusz Ko? Ciuszko, was installed on October 21, 1836. The Warsaw post office was founded in 1837.
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History
The early Warsaw contains merchants, trappers, and traders who supply manufactured goods to local farmers. Due to its central location in the lake area, tourists soon began to visit Warsaw and eventually made permanent residences in the city, with the industry soon to follow.
In March 1854, Warsaw became a city, and an early census on February 2, 1854 showed a total of 752 residents at the city limits. The Pennsylvania Railroad (later known as 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.
The gas lamp was installed in August 1880. The telephone line was strung in 1882, with Dr. Eggleston owns the first phone. Watering was built in 1885. Gas was powered by 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 and wooden splints, becoming the world's first orthopedic equipment manufacturer. In 1905, DePuy hired Justin Zimmer as a splint seller. Zimmer broke away from DePuy in 1927 to start his own orthopedic company with Joe Ettinger in the Ettinger basement. Warsaw is now known as "the world's orthopedic capital."
Historic District of East Fort Wayne Street, Kosciusko City Prison, Warsaw District District Historical District, Warsaw Cut Glass Company, and Justin Zimmer House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Warsaw is located on 41Ã, à ° 14? 26? N 85Ã, à ° 50? 49? W (41.240564, -85.847002) and occupies the area between Pike Lake, Hidden Lake and Center Lake (up north) and Winona Lake (to the southeast). The Tippecanoe River passes through the western part of Warsaw. The 30 US and Indiana State Road 15 routes both pass through town, while Indiana State Road 25 begins on West Market Street while traffic is directed to West Winona Avenue along State Road 15 after the US Route 30 passes through the downtown area.
According to the 2010 census, Warsaw has a total area of ââ12.918 square miles (33.46 km 2 ), which is 11.58 square miles (29.99 km 2 ) (or 89, 64%) is ground and 1,338 square miles (3.47 km 2 ) (or 10.36%) is water.
Transportation
Airport
- KASW - Warsaw City Airport
Demographics
census 2010
In the US Census 2010, there were 13,559 people, 5,461 households, and 3,311 families living in the city. Population density is 1,170.9 inhabitants per square mile (452.1/km 2 ). There are 6,066 housing units with an average density of 523.8 per square mile (202.2/km 2 ). City's racial makeup is 89.5% White, 1.6% African American, 0.5% Native Americans, 2.2% Asian, 4.3% of other races, and 2.0% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 10.4% of the population.
There are 5,461 households where 32.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% are married couples living together, 12.8% have married women without a husband present, 4.7% have one male housekeeping without wife's presence, and 39.4% non-family. 32.8% of all households are individuals and 11.7% have a self-sufficient 65 or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 3.02.
The average age in the city is 34.8 years. 25.2% of the population is under 18 years of age; 9.2% were between 18 and 24; 28.2% from 25 to 44; 24% are from 45 to 64; and 13.4% are 65 years old or older. The city's gender structure is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
census 2000
In the 2000 US Census, there were 12,415 people, 4,794 households, and 3,068 families living in the city. Population density was 1,184.6 people per square mile (457.4/km ò). There are 5,101 units of homes with an average density of 486.7 per square mile (187.9/kmò). City's racial makeup is 70.50% White, 1.41% African American, 0.39% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Island, 5.25% of other races, and 1.37 % of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 29.21% of the population.
There were 4,794 households in which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 10.8% had non-husbands female households, and 36.0% were not family. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city, the population is spread by 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% years or more. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 women, there are 97.3 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 93.3 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 36,564, and the average income for families is $ 45,153. Men have an average income of $ 33,322 compared to $ 22,284 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 19,262. About 6.8% of families and 9.2% of the population are below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under the age of 18 and 13.4% of those aged 65 and older.
Government
Warsaw has an elected mayor, scribe and city-style council of government. Officials are elected for a term of four years. The mayor of Warsaw is currently Republican. Joseph Thallemer, who has served since January 1, 2012. Mike Hodges is the longest serving mayor in Warsaw serving for 5 periods.
Representative - general council
Warsaw's General Council is a seven-member legislative group serving a four-year term. Five members represent specific districts; two were selected as members of the big city council.
- Jack Wilhite: At-large
- Cindy Dobbins: Great
- Jeff Grose: District 1
- Ron Shoemaker: District 2
- Mike Klondaris: District 3rd
- William "Jerry" Frush: 4th district
- Diane Quance: District 5 & amp; Current Board President
- Lynne Christiansen: Clerk-Treasurer
Economy
Warsaw, known as the "Orthopedic Capital of the World", is home to the first orthopedic equipment manufacturer, DePuy Manufacturing Company, started in 1895 by Revra DePuy. Competitors, such as Zimmer, Inc. in 1927 and Biomet, Inc. in 1977, has been established in Warsaw to support this industry. Some orthopedic suppliers are also present.
Other companies headquartered in Warsaw are Da-Lite, makers of commercial projection screens and home theater; LSC Communications, commercial printing press; Dalton Foundry, soft casting foundry; ABC Industries, a leader in mining venting products and industrial textile fabrics; Penguin Point, a regional fast food chain; and PayLeap, the payment gateway service provider. Historically, Warsaw is home to the Biltwell Basket Company and to Explorer Van, founded by Bob Kesler.
Culture
Warsaw is home to the Wagon Wheel Theater founded in 1956 and became a nonprofit organization in 2011 featuring "theater in the round".
Films taken in Warsaw include American Teen by Nanette Burstein who premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
City Park, Lake City Greenway Trails, the City County Athletic Complex (CCAC) and two golf courses offer recreation for residents. Central Park, which overlooks the Lake Center, is the host for regular concerts during the summer months.
The Lake Park Center includes Warsaw Biblika Wars which is a famous botanical garden.
Rotary Club of Warsaw was chartered on June 1, 1919, becoming one of the oldest clubs in the community and part of Rotary International. residence.
Radio
- WLAB, Star 88.3, âââ ⬠<â â¬
- Oldies 101.1, (WLQZ-LP), where they "Always Play Better."
- WRSW-FM, "heritage station" from the Warsaw community, broadcast at 107.3 â ⬠<â â¬
- "Willie 103.5" WAWC began airing in Warsaw in November 2006
- ESPN 1480 (WRSW-AM, ESPN Radio affiliate) and 102.7 Fan (WLEG, Fox Sports Radio affiliate)
Education
- Alternative Learning Center, public school Ã, à · grades 9-12 Ã, à · 680 students
- College Charter of Health and Massage Therapy
- Certified Natural Health Professional Ã, à · Natural Health Education and Certification
- Edgewood High School, public school Ã, à · grades 7-8 Ã, à · 887 students
- Eisenhower Elementary School, public school Ã, à · grades of K-6 Ã, à · 523 students
- Grace College - Campus Warsaw
- Harrison Elementary School, a public school. value of K-6. 611 students
- Indiana Tech - Campus Warsaw
- Ivy Tech Community College - North Central Campus
- Lakeland Christian Academy, private school Ã, à · grades 7-12 Ã, à · 170 students
- Lakeview Middle School, public school Ã, à · grades 7-8 Ã, à · 760 students
- Lighthouse Christian Academy, private school Ã, à · value Pre-K-12 454 students
- Lincoln Elementary School, public school Ã, à · grades K-6 Ã, à · 456 students
- Living Stone's Preparatory School, private school Ã, à · Pre-K grades 12
- Madison Elementary School, public school Ã, à · grades K-6 Ã, à · 563 students
- Monarch Christian Academy, Private School Ã, à · grades K-12 Ã, à · 23 students
- Sacred Heart School, private school Ã, à · grades of Pre K-6 Ã, à · 206 students
- Trinity School of Natural Health Ã, à · Distance Learning Natural Health Education
- Warsaw Christian Schools, private schools Ã, à · grades of Pre K-6 Ã, à · 240 students
- Higher Society of Warsaw, public school Ã, à · grades 9-12 Ã, à · 1,947 students
- STEM Academy Washington, public school Ã, à · grades K-6 Ã, à · 555 students
The city has a lending library, the Public Library of Warsaw Society.
Famous people
- Ambrose Bierce, author of The Devil's Dictionary.
- Jack E. Bowers. Illinois state legislator and lawyer
- Howard Brubaker, editor and magazine writer
- Theodore Dreiser, author of Sister Carrie
An American Tragedy ; in 1935, his books were burned by the local library. - Jesse E. Eschbach, US lawyer
- David C. Fisher, author, pastor â â¬
- Rick Fox, actor and former NBA basketball player for the Boston Celtics and LA Lakers found by Grace College coach Jim Kessler on a mission trip to the Bahamas. He then played basketball at the Warsaw Community College for Coach Al Rhodes during the 1984-1985 and 1985-1986 seasons. Played for University of North Carolina basketball team.
- Ben Higgins, contestant on season 11 The Bachelorette, star of The Bachelor's 20th season.
- Steve Hollar, the actor who plays Rade Butcher, one of Hickory Huskers, at Hoosiers. Now a dentist in Warsaw.
- Merlin Hull, United States Representative from Wisconsin.
- Gary Kosins, an NFL player
- Hal Kratzsch, original member of the famous singing group, The Four Freshmen.
- James R. Leininger, doctor, founder of Kinetic Concepts
- Tom Metzger, an American white supremacist who founded the Arya Putih Resistance group.
- Marshall Plumlee, Playing for the Duke Blue Devils Basketball team. Currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Mason Plumlee, Playing for the Duke Blue Devils Basketball team and is a consensus of the Second Team of the All-American Team. Draft in the first round of the NBA Draft 2013 by the Brooklyn Nets. Currently playing for the Denver Nuggets.
- Miles Plumlee, NBA basketball player Playing for Duke Blue Devils Basketball team and drafted in the first round of NBA Draft 2012 as a power forward/center by Indiana Pacers, currently plays for the Charlotte Hornets.
References
External links
- Official website
- The Kosciusko District Official Visitor Bureau Indiana's Resession-Proof Town Tour. My city. CBS News. January 26, 2006.
- Dreiser, Theodore (1916). "Chapt 35, Warsaw at Last! & Chapt 36, Warsaw in 1884-6". Hoosier Holiday . New York: John Lane Co. pp.Ã, 283-297.
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