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
Census-designated place
Location in Knox County, Indiana
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Coordinates: 38°51′46″N 87°13′32″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Knox
Township	Vigo
Named for	Westphalia
Area [1]
• 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 [2]	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

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

Westphalia is located in northeastern Knox County at 38°51′46″N 87°13′32″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

Places of interest

Westphalia has a locally owned restaurant, Country Charms Café, a playground, a church, Salem United Church of Christ, low income senior apartments and a post office. Westphalia is a rural community.

References

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