Westphalia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Vigo Township, Knox County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 202.[4]
Westphalia, Indiana | |
|---|---|
 Location in Knox County, Indiana | |
  Westphalia  Westphalia | |
| Coordinates: 38°51′46″N 87°13′32″W / 38.86278°N 87.22556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Vigo |
| Named for | Westphalia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 181 |
| • Density | 87.78/sq mi (33.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47596 |
| FIPS code | 18-83204[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 445855 |
History edit
Westphalia was laid out in 1881, and it was originally built up chiefly by Germans.[5] It was named after the region of Westphalia in Germany.[6] The Westphalia post office was established in 1881.[7] Many businesses have existed over the history of Westphalia including a variety store, antique store, hotel, blacksmith, elevator, photo studio, mine supply and the Westphalia elementary school.
Geography edit
Westphalia is located in northeastern Knox County at 38°51′46″N 87°13′32″W / 38.86278°N 87.22556°W. Indiana State Road 67 passes through the center of the community, leading northeast 3 miles (5 km) to Sandborn and southwest 4 miles (6 km) to Edwardsport and 23 miles (37 km) to Vincennes, the Knox county seat. Indiana State Road 58 joins SR 67 northeast out of Westphalia but leads west 5 miles (8 km) to Freelandville.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Westphalia CDP has an area of 2.06 square miles (5.34 km2), all of it land.[4]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 181 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
Places of interest edit
Westphalia has a playground, a church (Salem United Church of Christ), low income senior apartments and a post office. Westphalia is a rural community.
References edit
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Westphalia CDP, Indiana". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 27, 2019.[dead link]
- ^ History of Knox and Daviess County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Goodspeed. 1886. pp. 272.
- ^ Dept. of English and Journalism (1970–72). Indiana names, v.1-3. Indiana State University. p. 15.
- ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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