Indiana's Smallest Town & Largest City: Westphalia vs. Indianapolis

Smallest Incorporated Town: Westphalia (Knox County) – population 123 (2020 Census).

Largest City: Indianapolis (Marion County) – population 867,125 (2020 Census), 16th largest in U.S.

Context

  • Westphalia: Rural, ~70 miles SW of Indianapolis, settled by German Catholics (1830s), St. Mary's Church centerpiece.
  • Indianapolis: State capital, "Crossroads of America," Indy 500, major sports, healthcare, tech hub.

Note on "Smallest"

Some unincorporated communities are smaller, but Westphalia is the smallest incorporated town. Indiana has ~570 municipalities.

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