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Wabash
Wabash County, Indiana
ZipCodes
46992
Motto
The First Electrically Lighted City in the World
Page Contents for Wabash, Indiana
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Indiana state capital is Indianapolis.
The population of Wabash is approximately 11,166 (2000), 10666 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 4,944 (1990), 4465 (2010).
The amount of land area in Wabash is 13.75 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.303 sq kilometers.
The distance from Wabash to Washington DC is 500 miles.
The distance to the Indiana state capital is 72 miles. (as the crow flies)
Wabash is positioned 40.79 degrees north of the equator and 85.82 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Wabash median income is $ 38,710.
Location
north of Marion and about 43 miles southwest of Fort Wayne in northeast Indiana. Here is a map page for the area.Return to Index
History & History Related Items
The first settlers in Wabash County were Colonel David Burr, Colonel Hugh Hanna and Alexander Worth. January 30, 1833 Wabash County was established and Wabash City was first incorporated in January 1849.
Here is a history page for Wabash.
It Happened Here!
At eight o'clock on the evening of March 31, 1880, Wabash became the first electrically lighted city in the world. Check this page for the facts. Wabash also had the first night baseball game in the world
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The founding of Wabash
1866The incorporation of Wabash
January 1849Attractions
Wabash County 4-H Fairgrounds
Gillen Ave
Wabash, IN 46992
Phone: 260-563-2532
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Wabash City Government
The City of Wabash202 S. Wabash
Wabash, IN 46992
Mayor's Office: (260) 563-4171
City Court: (260) 563-4946
Wabash Municipal Airport
France Rd
Wabash, IN 46992
Phone: 260-563-4705
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Wabash County Court House
1 W Hill St
Wabash, IN 46992-3167
Phone: 260-563-0661
Wabash Chamber
Wabash Area Chamber of Commerce111 South Wabash Street
Wabash, IN 46992
Phone: (260) 563-1168
Fax: (260) 563-6920
Wabash Organizations
Wabash Area Chamber of Commerce111 South Wabash Street
Wabash, IN 46992
Phone: (260) 563-1168
Fax: (260) 563-6920
Wabash Libraries
Wabash Public Library188 W. Hill St.
Wabash, Indiana 46992
Phone: (260) 563-2972...
Fax: (260) 563-0222
Wabash Schools
Wabash City Schools Administration Office1101 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992-1618
Phone: 260-563-2151 Wabash
Miscellany
The population of Wabash was:1990 - 12,127
2000 - 11,166
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