Westphalia, Indiana
| Westphalia | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
 Location of Westphalia in Knox County, Indiana. |
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| Coordinates: 38°51′46″N 87°13′32″W / 38.86278°N 87.22556°WCoordinates: 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 |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 202 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 47596 |
| FIPS code | 18-83204 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445855 |
Westphalia is an unincorporated community in Vigo Township, Knox County, Indiana.
Westphalia was laid out in 1881, and it was originally built up chiefly by Germans. It was named after the region of Westphalia, in Germany. The Westphalia post office was established in 1881. Many businesses have closed throughout the history of Westphalia including a variety store, antique store, hotel, blacksmith, elevator, photo studio, mine supply and the Westphalia elementary school.
Westphalia is located at 38°51′46″N 87°13′32″W / 38.86278°N 87.22556°W.
Westphalia has a locally own restaurant, Country Charms Café, a playground, a church, Salem United Church of Christ, low income senior apartments and a United States Post Office. Westphalia is a rural community.
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