Welcome to Westpoint ...
Westpoint is located in Tippecanoe County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Westpoint, you might consider that their post office opened in 1836.
Westpoint is 670 feet [204 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Westpoint lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Westpoint (for example, toward Alvin (IL)), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Westpoint is located in the (765) area code.
The ZIP code for Westpoint: 47992<3>
Communities Also Named Westpoint ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Indiana communities named Westpoint: This one is located in Tippecanoe County and the other is located in Huntington County.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Westpoint.
Communities near Westpoint ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Westpoint.
- Lafayette
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lafayette
- Lafayette is located in Tippecanoe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 71,484 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lafayette <4>
- West Lafayette
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Lafayette have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Lafayette
- West Lafayette is located in Tippecanoe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 51,605 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Lafayette <4>
- Attica
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Attica
- Attica is located in Fountain County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,324 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Attica <4>
- Veedersburg
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Veedersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Veedersburg
- Veedersburg is located in Fountain County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,058 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Veedersburg <4>
- Battle Ground
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battle Ground
- Battle Ground is located in Tippecanoe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,973 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Battle Ground <4>
- Shadeland
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Williamsport
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsport have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsport
- Williamsport is located in Warren County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,837 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamsport <4>
- Dayton
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton
- Dayton is located in Tippecanoe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,667 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dayton <4>
- Brookston
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookston have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookston
- Brookston is located in White County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,541 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brookston <4>
- Otterbein
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otterbein have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otterbein
- Otterbein is located in Benton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,258 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Otterbein <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 Westpoint. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Westpoint.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Westpoint. 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 Westpoint.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Westpoint. See our Newspapers Page for Westpoint.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Westpoint ...
Looking for more information about Westpoint? 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 Westpoint, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Westpoint.
Adding Westpoint to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Westpoint 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 Westpoint was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Westpoint post office opened in 1836.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Westpoint.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Westpoint. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Tippecanoe County: www.co.tippecanoe.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 Tippecanoe, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Westpoint - 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 Westpoint). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Westpoint 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/ |