West Point, Indiana
Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
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West Point (sometimes shown as Westpoint[3]) is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] As of the 2020 census, West Point had a population of 318.[4]
West Point, Indiana | |
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Looking east along Jefferson Street | |
 Location of West Point in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. | |
| Coordinates: 40°20′52″N 87°02′16″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Wayne |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.77 sq mi (7.18 km2) |
| • Land | 2.77 sq mi (7.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 318 |
| • Density | 114.7/sq mi (44.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47992 |
| Area code | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583475[2] |
The community is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Geography
West Point is located at 40°20′42″N 87°2′35″W (40.345036, -87.043066) along State Road 25 at an elevation of approximately 673 feet. The town is in Wayne Township and sits about a quarter of a mile north of Flint Creek which flows west to the Wabash River.
A village named Glen Hall existed on the north side of West Point in the 19th century; though still populated, the site is now generally considered part of West Point. Additionally, residents of the former town of Granville are listed using West Point addresses.
Demographics
Economy
Most residents of West Point are employed outside of the main portion of the town with agriculture and businesses in Lafayette and West Lafayette. There are a number of equestrian centers and horse barns with close ties to the town.
Religion
West Point is home to one church, West Point United Methodist. Another church was closed and converted to an antiques shop in the early 2010s.
There are several cemeteries and gravesites within the area. West Point Cemetery is the only one mainly located in the town. Late former WWE wrestler Ultimate Warrior is buried in this cemetery.
Community
West Point has a growing level of community involvement, which primarily revolves around West Point Park (the former location of West Point High School, now demolished) and the West Point Volunteer Fire Department. Each year, the Volunteer Fire Department puts on a community fish fry to raise funds for equipment. Halloween is a special time and the entire community is involved in Light Up The Night, a designated night for costumes, food, and candy.
Education
West Point residents are served by Tippecanoe School Corporation.[9] Residents are zoned to Mintonye Elementary School, Southwestern Middle School, and McCutcheon High School.[10]
West Point High School, home of the West Point Cadets, was consolidated into Southwestern HS in 1956, along with Shadeland, Romney, Wea & Jackson. In 1972, Southwestern was consolidated into McCutcheon High School.[11] Elementary and middle school students report to Mintonye Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School respectively.