Town of Wheatfi eld

TOWN GOVERNMENT Town of Wheatfield

The Town of Wheatfi eld was founded in 1883 on land donated to the town by Simon and Mae Thompson. The fi rst post offi ce was opened a year prior to that in 1882.

Wheatfi eld may have gotten its name from the wild rice or swamp grass that grew in the area, which was said to look like a fi eld of wheat. The town was originally a railroad town with the Plymouth, Kankakee and Pacifi c 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.

Wheatfi eld Town Council

Town Council meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wheatfi eld 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 Wheatfi eld, IN Phone 219-956-3119 www.townofwheatfi eld.com

Robin Gear PRESIDENT

Diana Borg

VICE PRESIDENT

Robyn Schaetzel

Wheatfi eld Public Safety Town Marshal Jamie Patrick

Address 160 S Grace St. Wheatfi eld IN 911 in case of emergencies.

Wheatfi eld Ambulance

Address 490 E Grove Street, Wheatfi eld In 46392

Phone 219-956-4865

Wheatfi eld Volunteer Fire Department

Address 91 N Bierma St Wheatfi eld In Phone 219-956-2319

Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce meets the fi rst 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 Wheatfi eld, In 46392

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