East Oolitic, Indiana
Encyclopedia
East Oolitic is an unincorporated town in Shawswick Township
, Lawrence County
, Indiana
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, and one half mile east of Oolitic
. Platted in 1900, the name is locational as the village is east of Oolitic.
East Oolitic was originally called Spien Kopj, presumably for the bater in the Boer War during 1880-1881 and 1899-1902. At one time a sign affixed to the bridge linking East Oolitic and Oolitic, proudly hailed the community as "Spien Kopj".
The community of East Oolitic is bound together by its geographical constraints and proud heritage, and has been the home of many generations of "Spien Kopjers" whose off-spring still live in the community today. The local residents maintain fairly private lives, however are tight knit to each other in the time of need. The residents of East Oolitic are usually private and not overly smitten to outsider's ways.
The community once touted an elementary school and a small grocery (both were closed in the early 1960s). Since the mid 1980s, the local children have attended Dollens Elementary, Oolitic Middle School, and Bedford North Lawrence High School.
East Oolitc Community Church (Formerly East Oolitic General Baptist Church) has served the residents of East Oolitic and surrounding communities for over 60 years.
Shawswick Township, Lawrence County, Indiana
Shawswick Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 20,598.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Shawswick Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Bedford*...
, Lawrence County
Lawrence County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 45,922 people, 18,535 households, and 13,141 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 people per square mile . There were 20,560 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
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Geography
East Oolitic, Indiana is located at 38°53′56"N 86°30′43"W / 38.89889°N 86.51194°W / 38.89889; -86.51194, in Lawrence County approximately two miles north of BedfordBedford, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,768 people, 6,054 households, and 3,644 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,157.1 people per square mile . There were 6,618 housing units at an average density of 556.2 per square mile...
, and one half mile east of Oolitic
Oolitic, Indiana
Oolitic is a town in Indian Creek and Shawswick townships, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,184 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Oolitic is located at ....
. Platted in 1900, the name is locational as the village is east of Oolitic.
East Oolitic was originally called Spien Kopj, presumably for the bater in the Boer War during 1880-1881 and 1899-1902. At one time a sign affixed to the bridge linking East Oolitic and Oolitic, proudly hailed the community as "Spien Kopj".
The community of East Oolitic is bound together by its geographical constraints and proud heritage, and has been the home of many generations of "Spien Kopjers" whose off-spring still live in the community today. The local residents maintain fairly private lives, however are tight knit to each other in the time of need. The residents of East Oolitic are usually private and not overly smitten to outsider's ways.
The community once touted an elementary school and a small grocery (both were closed in the early 1960s). Since the mid 1980s, the local children have attended Dollens Elementary, Oolitic Middle School, and Bedford North Lawrence High School.
East Oolitc Community Church (Formerly East Oolitic General Baptist Church) has served the residents of East Oolitic and surrounding communities for over 60 years.