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Warsaw, Indiana Warsaw is a city in Indiana and the county seat of, Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. 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. According to estimates issued by the United States Census Bureau for 2009, the population was 13,690. History Warsaw, named for the capital of Poland in tribute to Thaddeus Kosciusko, was platted on October 21, 1836.[citation needed] 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 4 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.' Geography Warsaw is located at 41°14′26″N 85°50′49″W / 41.24056°N 85.84694°W / 41.24056; -85.84694 (41.240564, -85.847002) 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 (29.9 km²), of which, 10.5 square miles (27.1 km²) of it is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) of it (9.26%) is water. Demographics As of the census 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/sq mi (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. Law and government 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. Representatives - common council 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:Dr. Joseph Thallemer: At-large (Council President) Kyle Babcock: At-large Jeff Grose: 1st district Charles D. Smith: 2nd district George M. Clemens: 3rd district Jerry Patterson: 4th district Dan Hampton: 5th district Lynne Christiansen: Clerk Treasurer Economy Warsaw, known as the 'Orthopedic Capital of the World',[citation needed] 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[citation needed] and to Explorer Van, founded by Bob Kessler. Culture 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 Greenway Bicycle 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. The city has a notable Biblical garden. Media WLAB, Star 88.3, broadcasts to the community of Warsaw, Indiana, via its translator on FM radio frequency 90.9 FM. 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 city of Warsaw is also proposing a new CBS TV station that will start broadcasting in 2009 when the digital signal stage is in progress. The TV station would broadcast on local TV channel 27.1. The documentary 'American Teen', which followed 5 high school seniors, was filmed at Warsaw Community High School. Education Alternative Learning Center, public school · grades 9-12 · 680 students Charter College of Health and Massage Therapy Certified Natural Health Professionals · Natural Health Education and Certification Edgewood Middle School, public school · grades 7-8 · 484 students Eisenhower Elementary School, public school · grades K-6 · 629 students Grace College- Warsaw Campus Harrison Elementary School, public school . grades K-6 . 611 students Indiana Tech- Warsaw Campus Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne- Warsaw Campus Ivy Tech Community College- North Central Campus Lakeland Christian Academy, private school · grades 7-12 · 170 students Lakeview Middle School, public school · grades 7-8 · 760 students Lighthouse Christian Academy, private school · grades Pre K-12 454 students Lincoln Elementary School, public school · grades K-6 · 896 students Living Stone's Preparatory School, private school · grades Pre K-12 Madison Elementary School, public school · grades K-6 · 472 students Monarch Christian Academy, private School · grades K-12 · 23 students Sacred Heart School, private school · grades Pre K-6 · 206 students Trinity School of Natural Health · Distance Learning Natural Health Education Warsaw Christian School, private school · grades Pre K-6 · 240 students Warsaw Community High School, public school · grades 9-12 · 1,947 students Washington Elementary School, public school · grades K-6 · 538 students Notable natives and residents While Warsaw is a small city, several notable people are currently living or have lived there:Ambrose Bierce, author ofThe Devil's Dictionary. Theodore Dreiser, author ofSister CarrieandAn American Tragedy; in 1935, his books wereburnedby the local library. Rick Fox, formerNBAbasketball playerwho was discovered by Grace College coach Jim Kessler on a missions trip to the Bahamas and played basketball at Warsaw Community High School for Coach Al Rhodes during the 1984-1985 and 1985-1986 seasons. Omar Goodness, a band in the 1990s. Bryan Hickerson, former major league pitcher with theSan Francisco GiantsandChicago Cubs. Merlin Hull,United States RepresentativefromWisconsin. Hal Kratzsch, an original member of famed singing groupThe Four Freshmen. Adam Sanford, cricket player Reuben Williams, Union general during the Civil War