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2022 JASPER COUNTY FACT BOOK
TOWN GOVERNMENT
Town of Wheatfield The Town of Wheatfield was founded in 1883 on land donated to the town by Simon and Mae Thompson. The first post office was opened a year prior to that in 1882. Wheatfield may have gotten its name from the wild rice or swamp grass that grew in the area, which was said to look like a field of wheat. The town was originally a railroad town with the Plymouth, Kankakee and Pacific railroad running through it. The railroad was used to ship wildlife caught by local hunters to the markets in Chicago area. The town is now known for its Sandhill Crane Festival, which features a car show, entertainment, food and crafts. Wheatfield Town Council Town Council meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wheatfield Municipal Building. Members are President Robin Gear, Vice President Diana Borg and Robyn Schaetzel. Deborah Norberg is the Clerk/Treasurer. Town Hall is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Address: 170 S Grace St Wheatfield, IN
Robin Gear PRESIDENT
Diana Borg VICE PRESIDENT
Phone 219-956-3119 www.townofwheatfield.com Wheatfield Public Safety Town Marshal Jamie Patrick Address 160 S Grace St. Wheatfield IN 911 in case of emergencies. Wheatfield Ambulance Address 490 E Grove Street, Wheatfield In 46392 Phone 219-956-4865
Robyn Schaetzel
Wheatfield Volunteer Fire Department Address 91 N Bierma St Wheatfield In Phone 219-956-2319 Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 pm at the town’s municipal building. There is a fee of $5 to help provide meals at meetings. Address P.O. Box 183 Wheatfield, In 46392
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