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36-704: It was preceded by the Central Medical College (1849–1852) in Indianapolis, and the Indiana Medical College (1844–1850; formerly LaPorte University School of Medicine) in La Porte, Indiana which later moved to Charles, Illinois , followed by Rock, Illinois , and Keokuk, Iowa . Indiana Medical College was established on North Senate Ave. in Indianapolis, and it expanded to an adjacent property. Clinics were initially held at

72-429: A female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were not families. About 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.36, and the average family size was 2.98. In the city, the age distribution was 24.5% under 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 or older. The median age

108-609: A five-month course, however they still required years of medical apprenticeship. In 1878, it merged with the College of Physicians and Surgeons to become the Medical College of Indiana. It only held the name "Medical College of Indiana" for one year. In 1905 the Indiana Medical College merged with the School of Medicine of Purdue University–Indianapolis , and it remained on the campus until 1907. The Indiana Medical College,

144-508: A male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age in the town was 38.8 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

180-471: A mayor and a city council. The mayor and two council members are elected in a citywide (at-large) vote. Five of the seven city council members are elected from individual districts. The La Porte Community School Corporation serves about 6,500 students. With eight state baseball titles, La Porte High School holds the distinction of winning the greatest number in Indiana. La Porte County, of which

216-415: A medical degree in Indiana. From 1871 to 1876, Indiana Medical College had an agreement with Indiana College (now Indiana University) to offer medical courses, however the partnership ended when Indiana College failed to obtain state funding to continue the program. At this point in time the education at Indiana Medical College was not academically rigorous and some students graduated with a degree after only

252-607: A reminder of local history on the west side of the town park. The Winamac Town Park is home to a large suspension bridge over the Tippecanoe River. This bridge was dedicated on July 4, 1923, in honor of soldiers and sailors from the Civil War onward. It has since been a popular local attraction, serving as the subject of many greeting cards and photoshoots since its dedication. In 2020, the "Light Up Our Legacy Project" began, hoping to raise money to install LED lights on

288-556: A total area of 12.37 square miles (32.04 km ), of which 0.71 square miles (1.84 km ) (or 5.74%) is covered by water. U.S. 35 passes through La Porte. La Porte is accessible from Chicago by the South Shore train line , which begins at Millennium Station and ends in Michigan City, Indiana, with several stops in between, including Chesterton and Hudson Lake, Indiana. Both are only a short drive from La Porte. As of

324-513: A town. A newspaper was established in 1836. La Porte Medical School, the first of its kind in the Midwest, was founded in 1842. An alumnus of school, William Worrall Mayo , established what became the famed Mayo Clinic in Minnesota in 1889. By 1852, La Porte had become a well-established settlement of considerable size for its time and vicinity, with 5,000 residents. In that same year, it

360-624: Is a town in Monroe Township , Pulaski County , in the U.S. state of Indiana . The population was 2,490 at the 2010 census . It is the county seat of Pulaski County . The town's name came from the Potawatomi word for "catfish." It was selected as the county seat in 1839. Winamac was incorporated as a town in 1868. The Winamac post office has been in operation since 1839. Pulaski County Courthouse , Dr. George W. Thompson House , and Vurpillat's Opera House are listed on

396-581: Is the county seat . Its population was estimated to be 21,341 in 2022. It is one of the two principal cities of the Michigan City -La Porte, Indiana metropolitan statistical area , which is included in the Chicago– Naperville –Michigan City, Illinois – Indiana – Wisconsin combined statistical area . La Porte is located in northwest Indiana, east of Gary , and west of South Bend . It was first settled by European Americans in 1832. The city

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432-400: Is the only newspaper directly serving La Porte, but it has been combined with The News Dispatch to form The Herald Dispatch . La Porte receives television and radio broadcasts from Chicago and South Bend . WCOE , 96.7 FM, WLOI , 1540 AM and Rock, 106.5 FM In the 1990s, WCOE was a broadcast home to the area NBA Chicago Bulls. Winamac, Indiana Winamac

468-678: Is twinned with Grangemouth in Scotland. The settlement of La Porte was established in July 1832. Abraham P. Andrew, one of the purchasers of the site, constructed the first sawmill in that year. The first settler arrived in October, building a permanent cabin just north of what would become the courthouse square. After the US extinguished land claims by the Potowatomi and other historic tribes of

504-583: The Indiana University at Bloomington , and the medical school was moved into the former campus of Indiana Medical College. By 1916, the campus building suffered detrimental water damage and was torn down. It was replaced by Emerson Hall at Indiana University, which houses their school of medicine. La Porte, Indiana La Porte (from French  'the door') is a city in LaPorte County, Indiana , United States, of which it

540-758: The Indiana and Michigan Avenues Historic District , Downtown LaPorte Historic District , Francis H. Morrison House and Marion Ridgeway Polygonal Barn , all of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. La Porte Little Theatre Club, a live community theatre group, was founded in 1925. LaPorte County Historical Society features several historic displays including the Kesling Automobile Collection of more than 30 vintage and rare automobiles. La Porte has an extensive city park district. The LaPorte Herald-Argus

576-594: The National Register of Historic Places . Winamac has several local landmarks scattered throughout the town. In June 1877, the Winamac Gas and Oil company began drilling near th Tippecanoe River. Instead of oil, they discovered a water vein at 264 feet below the ground. In the following years, demand for the well's water created a small industry within the community, and local boys ventured to earn money by delivering this water to homes. During this time,

612-476: The census of 2010, 22,053 people, 8,962 households, and 5,362 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,891.3 inhabitants per square mile (730.2/km ). The 9,992 housing units had an average density of 856.9 per square mile (330.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 83.1% White, 3.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 12.9% from other or unknown races, and 7.5% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 12% of

648-607: The City Hospital. Clinical studies were carried out at various of the city’s hospitals. Some Indiana physicians not from Indianapolis were upset, and felt this medical school only represented a select group from the Indianapolis Academy of Medicine. After a dispute with the college, Samuel A. Elbert received a medical degree from the school in 1871, making him first the African American to receive

684-483: The School of Medicine of Purdue University, and the alumni group of the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons had passed a resolution in 1906 rejecting affiliation with Indiana Medical College. In 1903, Indiana University introduced their own medical school. After local contentious battles amongst the medical schools in 1908, Purdue University, the Indiana Medical College and two other schools merged into

720-456: The area by treaty and removal to Indian Territory, in 1833, a federal land office was established in La Porte. People came to this office from newly established surrounding counties to buy land from the government, including Solon Robinson, founder of Crown Point . The office was moved to Winamac in 1839. By 1835, the settlement had grown to the extent that La Porte was incorporated as

756-403: The average family size was 2.93. In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males. The median income for a household in the town

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792-579: The bridge. The goal was reached, and the bridge underwent renovations through early spring of 2023, with the goal of unveiling the lights on July 4, 2023. According to the 2010 census, Winamac has a total area of 1.36 square miles (3.52 km ), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,490 people, 1,028 households, and 617 families living in the town. The population density was 1,830.9 inhabitants per square mile (706.9/km ). There were 1,140 housing units at an average density of 838.2 units per square mile (323.6 units/km ). The racial makeup of

828-695: The city of La Porte is the county seat, has a campus of Purdue Northwest in Westville IN. The campus is 11 miles west of the city of La Porte. The city has a public library , a branch of the La Porte County Public Library. The Advance-Rumely tractor company, established in La Porte, developed steam engines and eponymous green kerosene tractors. La Porte has been featured in an occasional movie, including Prancer (1989), A Piece of Eden (2000), Treadmill (2006), Providence (2009), and Women's Prison (2009). La Porte

864-410: The population. Of the 8,962 households, 31.6% had children under 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were not families. About 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size

900-407: The population. There were 988 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and

936-425: The third and current LaPorte county courthouse was erected at a cost of $ 300,000. The structure is built of red sandstone from Lake Superior , shipped by boat to Michigan City and then by rail to La Porte. The courthouse is considered to be one of La Porte's best-known structures. In 2007 the exterior of the building was extensively restored at a cost of $ 2.9 million. According to the 2010 census, La Porte has

972-585: The town was 48.8% male and 51.2% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,418 people, 988 households, and 607 families living in the town. The population density was 1,872.5 inhabitants per square mile (723.0/km ). There were 1,079 housing units at an average density of 835.6 units per square mile (322.6 units/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 97.39% White , 0.70% African American , 0.21% Native American , 0.12% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.17% from other races , and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of

1008-420: The town was 97.2% White , 0.5% African American , 0.3% Native American , 0.4% Asian , 0.3% from other races , and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population. There were 1,028 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had

1044-455: The water was marketed as containing healing properties. Interest in the well had died down by the end of the 19th century. By 1920, the well had fallen victim to vandalism and decay, and was subsequently repaired. Unfortunately, the well's water pressure was later compromised by other local projects, causing it to dry up. It was capped, and an informational plaque was dedicated to the well on the 100th anniversary of its drilling. Today, it stands as

1080-530: Was $ 31,413, and the median income for a family was $ 43,824. Males had a median income of $ 29,667 versus $ 22,461 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 16,447. About 5.3% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over. The community is located in the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation . The town has

1116-476: Was 1,886.8/sq mi (728.5/km ). The 9,667 housing units had an average density of 843.6/sq mi (325.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 1.92% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 3.39% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.52% of the population. Of the 8,916 households, 29.8% had children under 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 12.3% had

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1152-421: Was 2.39, and the average family size was 3.04. The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 24.5% of residents were under 18; 9.5% were between 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female. As of the census of 2000, 21,621 people, 8,916 households, and 5,545 families lived in the city. The population density

1188-504: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 35,376, and for a family was $ 45,784. Males had a median income of $ 32,319 versus $ 22,756 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,900. About 7.7% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.2% of those under 18 and 13.1% of those 65 or over. The government consists of

1224-681: Was granted a city charter by the Indiana General Assembly, and the first mayor was elected. La Porte continued to grow, attracting numerous, diverse industries, the largest of which became the Advance-Rumely Company. Advance-Rumely developed and manufactured the Oil-Pull tractor engine, considered to have played a pivotal role in the agricultural development of the Great Plains . By 1869, Advance-Rumely

1260-623: Was once the home of the Parsons Horological Institute , founded in the 1890s and still extant as part of Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois . La Porte was the eastern terminus of the Chicago – New York Electric Air Line Railroad , an ambitious early high-speed rail project. Author J. K. Rowling has a Portkey (Key to the city) for La Porte. It was presented to her by Emerson Spartz . Places of interest include

1296-418: Was the largest employer in La Porte. During the 1850s, numerous maple trees were planted along Indiana and Michigan Avenues in the city by local resident Sebastian Lay. Subsequently, La Porte became known as the "Maple City". Today, Indiana and Michigan Avenues comprise a historic district in the city, containing many homes and other structures of architectural and historical interest. Between 1892 and 1894,

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