Welcome to Tippecanoe ...
Tippecanoe is located in Marshall County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Tippecanoe, you might consider that their post office opened in 1896.
Tippecanoe is 780 feet [238 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Tippecanoe lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Tippecanoe (for example, toward Knox), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Tippecanoe lies within the (574) area code.
The ZIP code for Tippecanoe: 46570<3>
Communities Also Named Tippecanoe ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Tippecanoe - they are located in California, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Tippecanoe.
Communities near Tippecanoe ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Tippecanoe.
- Plymouth
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth
- Plymouth is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,953 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plymouth <4>
- Nappanee
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nappanee have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nappanee
- Nappanee is located in Elkhart County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,845 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nappanee <4>
- Rochester
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rochester
- Rochester is located in Fulton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,997 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rochester <4>
- Winona Lake
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winona Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winona Lake
- Winona Lake is located in Kosciusko County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,890 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winona Lake <4>
- Bremen
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bremen have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bremen
- Bremen is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,450 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bremen <4>
- Bourbon
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bourbon have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bourbon
- Bourbon is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,746 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bourbon <4>
- Argos
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Argos
- Argos is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,619 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Argos <4>
- Milford
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast) - Culver
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west) - Akron
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Akron have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akron
- Akron is located in Fulton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,103 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Akron <4>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Tippecanoe. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Tippecanoe.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Tippecanoe. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Tippecanoe.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Tippecanoe. See our Newspapers Page for Tippecanoe.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Tippecanoe ...
Looking for more information about Tippecanoe? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Tippecanoe, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Tippecanoe.
Adding Tippecanoe to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Tippecanoe in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Tippecanoe was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Tippecanoe in the book titled .<6> From that list, the Tippecanoe post office opened in 1896.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Tippecanoe.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Tippecanoe. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Marshall County: www.co.marshall.in.us/
The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Indiana's counties, including Marshall, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Tippecanoe - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Tippecanoe). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Tippecanoe or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |