Elwood, Indiana

Elwood is a city located in Madison County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,737. Elwood is most famous as the birthplace of Wendell Willkie, the 1940 Republican presidential candidate who unsuccessfully challenged FDR. An Indiana Historical Society marker sits at the site of his acceptance speech in Callaway Park.

Geography

Elwood is located at 40°16'27" North, 85°50'17" West (40.274109, -85.838047){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.2 km² (3.5 mi²). 9.2 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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