Depauw, Indiana


Depauw is an unincorporated community in Blue River Township, Harrison County, Indiana.

History

Depauw was platted in 1884. According to one source, the community may be named for Washington C. DePauw. On April 3, 1974, at around 2:20 pm, an F5 tornado hit Depauw, destroying houses and trees. It then passed Highway 64 and headed northeast towards Palmyra. Some time after the tornado died out, the U.S. National Guard arrived in Depauw to interrogate and help the people in the town. The tornado that went through Depauw killing 6 people.

Geography

Depauw is located at.