Small Town Breakdown No. 60: Whiteland, Indiana
For this week’s small town breakdown we’re going from Alexandria in Madison County to Whiteland in Johnson County. Whiteland is 25 minutes south of downtown Indianapolis, 30 minutes north of Columbus, and 50 minutes northeast of Bloomington.
What’s it like in Whiteland, Indiana?
Located off US-31 and accessible via Exit 95 on I-65, Whiteland in north-central Johnson County is experiencing the fastest growth rate of any town in the county. It’s home of famous Hoosiers, thrilling go-kart tracks, a garden of retro gas station signs, and plenty of small-town charm.
The History of Johnson County and Whiteland, Indiana
Johnson County was created on Dec. 31, 1822, when Indiana Governor William Hendricks signed a bill. It was officially platted in 1823 and named after Indiana’s first Supreme Court Chief Justice John Johnson.
Whiteland was platted in 1863 by Joel B. White. The town officially became incorporated in 1886.
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As of the 2024 census, Whiteland’s population is 5,511, making it the fifth-largest incorporated town/city in Johnson County behind Greenwood (68,175), Franklin (26,158), Bargersville (11,283) and New Whiteland (5,842). It is the 132nd-largest city in Indiana.
Things to Do In or Near Whiteland, Indiana
If you’re a Hoosier with a need for speed, or have kids who want to get behind the wheel, check out K1 Circuit Whiteland. It was established in 1958 as one of the first purpose-built tracks for karting and is America’s oldest continuously operating go-kart track. Historically known as Whiteland Raceway Park, it has served as home to nationally sanctioned kart races and earned “Master Track” designation by the World Karting Association.