Warsaw

Warsaw, named after the capital of Poland in tribute to Tadeusz Kociuszko, was platted on October 21, 1836. The Big Four Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St Louis) arrived in Warsaw in August 1870. Warsaw is now known as the "orthopaedic capital of the world" The Warsaw-based East Fort Wayne Street Historic District, Kosciusko County Jail, and Warsaw Courthouse Square Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Warsaw has a population of 13,559 as of the 2010 U.S. Census. The city is located 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, 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. The Warsaw Municipal Airport is located at 41°1426N 85°5049W (41.240564, -85.847002) The city has a total area of 12.918 square miles (33.46 km²), of which 11.58 square miles. (29.99 km²) (or 89%) is land and 1.338 sq miles (3.47 km²): 10.36% of the city (or 10.64%) is water.

Etymology

Warsaw, named after the capital of Poland in tribute to Tadeusz Kociuszko, was platted on October 21, 1836. Warsaw's post office was established in 1837. The city's name means "the city of light" or "the light of the world" in Polish. It was named after TadeUSz Kociuszko who died in 1836, when the city was first platted. The name was later changed to "Warsaw" in honor of the city's light of day. It is now known as Poland's capital city and the capital city of the Polish People's Republic. It has a population of 1.2 million. It also has a post office. The capital city's nickname is "The Light of the World" and was named for Kociszko. It's also known as "The City of Light" and "The Heart of the City" by the Polish people, and as "the City of Lights" in the English language by the English-speaking world. The Polish word for "light" is "słow" which means "light", and the word "sluw" means "to be seen" in English. The word "welcome" is used to refer to people who have moved to the city from other parts of Poland. It means "Welcome to Warsaw" and means "your new home" or "your old home". The city was named in honour of Kocsiszko's son, who was born in 1835.

History

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 Four 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. Warsaw-based East Fort Wayne Street Historic District, Kosciusko County Jail, Warsaw Courthouse Square Historic District, Warsaw Cut Glass Company, and Justin Zimmer House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Warsaw is the "orthopaedic capital of the world" and is home to the DePuy Manufacturing Company, which was the world's first manufacturer of orthopedic appliances. In 1905, Revra dePuy hired Justin Zimmer as a splint salesman. Zimmer broke away in 1927 to start his own Orthopedic company with Joe Ettinger in the basement of Ettinginger's house. The city is located on the Ohio River, which is a tributary of the Little Ohio River. The Ohio River runs through the center of the city, and is a major tourist attraction.

Geography

Warsaw is located at 41°1426N 85°5049W (41.240564, -85.847002) The Tippecanoe River passes through the West portion of Warsaw. U.S. Route 30 and Indiana State Road 15 both pass through town. Warsaw has a total area of 12.918 square miles (33.46 km²), of which 11.58 square miles. (29.99 km²) (or 89.64%) is land and 1.338 square. miles (3.47 km²). (or 10.36%) is water. The city is located between Pike Lake, Hidden Lake and Center Lake (to the north) and Winona Lake (to the southeast) and occupies the area between Pike and Hidden lakes. The town has a population of 2,071. It is located on the Indiana Turnpike, which runs through the town. The turnpike runs from the north to the south, and from the east to the west. It was built in the early 1900s and is one of the first turnpikes in the United States. The Turnpikes were the first to cross the Indiana River, which is now the state's only major waterway. In the early 20th century, the town was known as "Warsaw Lake" because of its many lakes. It has been named after the Polish town of the same name. The name Warsaw is also used to refer to the town of Warsaw, Indiana, which was founded in the 1800s.

Transportation

KASW - Warsaw Municipal Airport is Poland's main airport. Warsaw is home to the Polish capital's main international airport. The airport is located in the city centre of Warsaw, near the city's main city centre. It is located on the outskirts of the city, on the island of Wrocław. It has an airport terminal with a total area of 6,000 square kilometers (2,500 square miles) and a total population of 1,000,000. It was built in the 1950s and 1960s. It opened in the wake of the Second World War. The city's name means "welcome" in Polish and "airport" in English. It also means "airway" or "terminal" in the Polish language. The name of the airport is a reference to its location in Poland's capital city, Warsaw, where it is located. The Polish language is also known as "Kasw" and means "city" in German and "Airport" In Polish, it means "town" and "magnitude" and is used to refer to the airport's name. The Warsaw airport is named after its main terminal, which is located at the centre of the Warsaw city. It's located on a square kilometre (kilometre) and has an area of 2,500 hectares (4,500 acres) of land. It will be expanded to 5,000 hectares (6,000 acres) by the end of the year.

Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 13,559 people, 5,461 households, and 3,311 families living in the city. There were 6,066 housing units at an average density of 523.8 per square mile (202.2/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 1.6% African American, 0.5%. Native American, 2.2% Asian, 4.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.4% of the population. The median income for a household in theCity was $36,564, and the median income. for a family was $45,153. The per capita income for the city is $19,262. About 6.8% of families and 9.2%. of the residents were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 13.4%. of those age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.02. The city's median age was 34.8 years, with 25.2 per cent of residents being under the age of 18. The gender makeup was 49.1% male and 50.9% female. The population density was 1,170.9 inhabitants per squaremile (452.1/ km²). The city has a population of 12,415 people.

Government

Warsaw has an elected mayor, clerk and city council-style of government. Officials are elected for four-year terms. Warsaw's current mayor is Republican Dr. Joseph Thallemer, who has served since January 1, 2012. Mike Hodges is Warsaw's longest-serving mayor who served for 5 terms. The Warsaw Common Council is a seven-member legislative group. Five of the members represent specific districts; two are elected citywide as at-large council members. The city council is made up of seven members: five members from each district and two members from the city as a whole. The mayor is elected for a four year term, and the clerk-treasurer for a five-year term. The common council has seven members, five of whom are elected to specific districts, and two of which are elected as citywide members for four year terms. They are:Jeff Grose: 1st district;Ron Shoemaker: 2nd district;Mike Klondaris: 3rd district;William "Jerry" Frush: 4th district; Diane Quance: 5th district. The clerk-Treasurer is Lynne Christiansen; the city council has five members: Jack Wilhite, Cindy Dobbins, Jeff Grose, Cindy Grose and Mike Klondari. The council also has two at- Large members, who serve four- year terms and are elected by the entire city. The current mayor of Warsaw is Dr. Joe ThalleMER. He has served for five terms.

Economy

Warsaw is known as the "Orthopedic Capital of the World" It is home to the first orthopedic device manufacturer, the DePuy Manufacturing Company, started in 1895. Other companies headquartered in Warsaw are Da-Lite, 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 Biltwell Basket Company and to Explorer Van, founded by Bob Kesler. It is also home to Zimmer, Inc. in 1927 and Biomet, Inc., founded in 1977, to support the Orthopedic industry. The city is also the home of the National Institute of Orthopedics, which was founded in 1894. It has a population of 2.2 million. It was the site of the first U.S. orthopedics operation in 1881. It also hosted the first American orthopedist in 1883. It hosted the World OrthopedIC Congress in 1891. The U.N. Orthopedism Convention was held in Warsaw in 1892. The World Ortho-Olympic Games were held in the city in 1896 and 1897, and were the first in the world to be held in an Olympic Games venue. The first Olympic Games in 1896 was in Warsaw. The opening ceremony was held on July 4, 1896.

Culture

Warsaw is home to the Wagon Wheel Theatre founded in 1956 and becoming a non-profit organization in 2011. American Teen by Nanette Burstein which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, New Life (film), produced by Erin Bethea, Long Gone By and Room 441. The Rotary Club of Warsaw was chartered on June 1, 1919, being one of the oldest clubs in the community and part of Rotary International. City Parks, the Lake City Greenway Trails, City County Athletic Complex (CCAC) and two golf courses offer citizens recreation. Central Park, which overlooks Center Lake, is host to regular concerts during the summer months.Center Lake Park includes the Warsaw Biblical Gardens which is a noted Biblical garden. Warsaw is a member of the American Council on Chestnut Stem Cellars and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The city is also home to a number of non-profits, such as the Warsaw Foundation, which provides support for local charities and causes. The City of Warsaw is the home of the Polish National Guard, which is based in Warsaw and has a military base in the nearby town of Warsaw. The Polish Army is based at the Warsaw Army Airfield, which has a base in Warsaw that was established in 1881. The Warsaw Police Department has a station in Warsaw, which was founded in 1883 and is part of the National Guard. The Warsaw Police Department also has a substation in the city, which serves as a base for the Warsaw Fire Department.

Radio

WRSW-FM, Classic Hits 107.3 is the 50,000-watt heritage station of the Warsaw community for over 70 years. WAWC is Warsaw's Fun Country Station began broadcasting in Warsaw in November 2006. News Now Warsaw 1480 AM and 99.7 FM provides National and Local News and Information around the clock. Star 88.3, broadcasts to the community, via its translator on FM radio frequency 90.9 FM (WLQZ-LP), where they are "Always Playing a Better Oldie." WABL is a local radio station that broadcasts on 90.3 FM and 101.1 FM. The station's slogan is "Always playing a better oldie." The station is also known as "The Oldies Station" and "Oldies 103.5" The station has been owned by the same family for more than 50 years, and has a long history of broadcasting in the Warsaw area. It is now owned and operated by a private company, WBAI-TV, which also broadcasts on the same frequency as WABT-TV. WBAB-TV is also owned by a local company, and broadcasts on a different frequency, "WBAQ-TV" (90.9FM). The station also has a sister station, "The New Oldies Channel," which airs on the other FM frequency, WLQQ-LP (101.1FM). WBAZ-TV has been broadcasting on the FM frequency of 90.5 FM for over 30 years.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana = 83. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 60. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 88. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Warsaw = 3.7 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 15,804 individuals with a median age of 35.3 age the population grows by 2.93% in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,179.58 residents per square mile of area (455.44/km²). There are average 2.38 people per household in the 5,160 households with an average household income of $40,305 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 10.90% of the available work force and has dropped -5.41% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 18.28%. The number of physicians in Warsaw per 100,000 population = 95.9.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Warsaw = 36.6 inches and the annual snowfall = 18.5 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 111. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 175. 84 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 15.4 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 48, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana which are owned by the occupant = 57.83%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 37 years with median home cost = $109,590 and home appreciation of -1.29%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $8.13 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,198 per student. There are 18.3 students for each teacher in the school, 533 students for each Librarian and 990 students for each Counselor. 5.27% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 10.20% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 7.52% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).