Why visit New Paris
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Violett-Martin House and Gardens, William N. Violett House and DeFries Gardens.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in New Paris
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Paris
New Paris is a census-designated place (CDP) in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, New Paris had a population of 1,587.
From the Wikipedia article New Paris, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Violett-Martin House and Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
William N. Violett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship4
History
New Paris was laid out in 1839 by settlers from Preble County, Ohio. It was likely named after New Paris, Ohio. By the 1890s, New Paris had become a shipping point at the junction of two railroads.
From the History section of New Paris, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Map of New Paris
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Goshen Muni Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Elkhart County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-01-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-03-12: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Goshen Municipal Airport (GSH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Goshen 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Milford 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Nappanee 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Dunlap 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Ligonier 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Middlebury 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Elkhart 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Bristol 15 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Bremen 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Warsaw 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Market St 1306, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William N. Violett House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Violett-Martin House, Nyttend, Public domain
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