1920 – The mechanical corn picker was created by John Powell. The Maple Crest Shell Station at the intersection of Lincoln and Washington was torn from its foundation and scattered about. 80 of these homes were destroyed, 176 had their walls blown in and roofs torn off, and over 700 were damaged badly. Users post photos of sun-dappled beaches with palm trees and seas in various shades of blue dotted with sailboats. The only thing left standing on the nearby Church of the Brethren was the steeple. Scientists have noticed that nearly every tornado in Kokomo has struck the southern part of the city. The loss substantially injured Foster's fortune.

[97], In May 2011, Forbes magazine listed Kokomo as one of the "Best Cities for Jobs" after the city ascended 177 places in the rankings. 1,000 homes were damaged, 170 of which sustained major damage. On November 17, 2013 two EF2 tornadoes tore through the southern part of Kokomo. [39] This discovery was directly responsible for Elwood Haynes' move to Kokomo, as a superintendent with a gas company with interests in Kokomo and Howard County.

Christian Science Monitor Newspaper, Article "Chevrolet Restyles Sleek 1956 Corvette", February 20, 1956, p.22, 1956 GM Year-End Annual Report, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham car model introduction announcement, p. 15, Radio & TV News, August 1957, "Delco's All-Transistor Auto Radio", p. 60, The Cadillac Serviceman, Volume XXXI, No.4, April 1957 issue, Pg 34, "Konklave in Kokomo" by Robert Coughlan, The Aspirin Age: 1919–1941, pp. [19] David Foster was granted the first license to sell merchandise in Kokomo at the December 1844 commissioners meeting. Kokomo has been struck by 18 tornadoes between 1950 and 2015, some of which were strong enough to claim lives.[83]. [70] The F4 tornado that swept through Kokomo was 800 yards (730 m) wide and killed 25 people in the surrounding area. A line connecting it to the east reached Kokomo on January 1, 1881.[31]. [73] The force of the wind on the flat earth near Kokomo was so great that Ted Fujita was able to make aerial photographs of the spiral scoring on the ground.[74]. Kokomo serves as the "City of Firsts" in the food industry as well. On August 24, 2016 an EF3 tornado caused significant damage to the Southern part of Kokomo damaging over 1,000 homes and businesses. Six members are elected from individual districts. In April 2009, EPA received almost $6 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to complete needed cleanup at two problems at the Continental Steel Superfund site: the former Slag Processing Area and the site's contaminated ground water. Some of these potential sources are currently being managed under other authorities but there is no cleanup approach focusing on the ground water plume. We’ll be falling in love to the rhythm of a steel drum band, down in Kokomo,” The Beach Boys crooned. It’s still heard on the radio and at karaoke bars and has become a permanent part of people’s vacation playlists. [34] Cole's case was venued to Tipton County, where he retained Daniel W. Voorhees of Terre Haute to represent him. 1 Hit in the United States, Japan, and Australia (where it topped for about two months). A major roadway traversing through Kokomo, nicknamed "stop light city",[122] US 31 had become one of the state's most congested roadways.

[19] The New London Pioneer had long advocated for a rail line to connect Kokomo with Indianapolis. "[98] In June 2011, Conexus released a report touting Kokomo's "rapid bounce" after the recession, and predicted a rise in income of more than 2%, assuming increased automobile production. The original election was not held (for unspecified reasons), but another took place on October 1, 1855. On April 11, 1965 an F4 tornado tore through portions of Russiaville, Alto, southern Kokomo, and Greentown killing 25 people and injuring hundreds of more.

[32] Voorhees obtained a not guilty verdict on a plea of emotional insanity. In March 1886, a group of citizens, led principally by A.Y. "[11] His remains (with those of others) were reportedly discovered during the construction of a saw mill in 1848 and re-interred in the "north-east corner" of the Pioneer Cemetery. [25], In 1848 Stonebreaker's Mill, 10 miles (16 km) west of Kokomo, began operations. The single was released to coincide with the release of Roger Donaldson's film Cock… [32][35] Shortly thereafter, on September 19, 1881, he was shot dead by a sheriff's posse at Old Spring Mills at West Jefferson Street. [72] Numerous homes in the Maple Crest area were flattened, and the top floor of the Maple Crest apartments was blown off. Indiana Mustangs, Mid Continental Football League (1991–2009), Mid States Football League (2010-2013), Kokomo CFD Saints, semi-pro baseball (1989–2002), Kokomo CFD Knights, semi-pro baseball (2006–2007), Kokomo City of Fists Roller Girls, (Founded 2010). [67] Both men's and women's Klans held weekly rallies and initiations in Malfalfa Park, and Kokomo's Klanswomen held meetings at the armory, the local headquarters of the Women of the Ku Klux Klan, and churches. Windows were broken and the framework cracked throughout, and sections of the west wall were leveled. "[47] This McDonald's theme failed nationally. For some time after 1854 Kokomo was the terminus of the line, but eventually the line was extended to Peru and then to Michigan City. )[28], 1854 saw the first railroad stop at Kokomo. The following is a list of all the buildings in Kokomo, Indiana, that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places: The settler tradition says Kokomo was named for Kokomoko or Ma-Ko-Ko-Mo (meaning "black walnut"), shortened to Kokomo, said to have been one of the four sons of Chief Richardville last of the chiefs of the Miami people. In the process, total of 15 Indiana contractors or subcontractors were involved in the ARRA-funded work, creating at least 45 temporary jobs. Colonel C.D.

Factor 8 was made from pooled plasma of thousands of donors. Kokomo has a 12-screen movie theater, called AMC Showplace Kokomo 12, located on 1530 East Boulevard. Joan of Arc and St. Patrick Catholic School (K-8), Chief Ma-Ko-Ko-Mo Burial and Monument, east of downtown Kokomo, Haynes-Apperson Festival, Independence Day weekend. [43] In 1938, the Delco Radio Division of General Motors (now Aptiv) developed the first push button car radio.[44]. On September 7, 2003, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Gas Tower was demolished by Controlled Demolition, Inc. (CDI). Kokomo - Detailed Meaning Your name Kokomo has brought you enjoyment in working with people in circumstances in which you can organize and direct their efforts, preferably from an executive position. Henry Y. Morrison of Frankfort was the principal promoter, and A.Y. The corner of Walnut and Main St in downtown Kokomo, Location of Kokomo in Howard County, Indiana. The trail connects several of Kokomo's parks including Foster, Future, Waterworks, Miller-Highland and Mehlig Parks with a pedestrian bridge connecting Foster Park and the Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center. Named for the Miami Ma-Ko-Ko-Mo who was called "Chief Kokomo",[8] Kokomo first benefited from the legal business associated with being the county seat. "[17] The terms of the donation required that Foster build a courthouse on the land, but he was later excused and Rufus L. Blowers was promised $28 to build it. Railroad service was inaugurated on that line on July 4, 1855. The Kokomo Tribune reported at the time that the Wildcat Creek over-topped its levee to reach nearly 1 mile (1.6 km) wide after rising at a rate of 3 inches (76 mm) per hour. Damage was widespread, including loss of electrical power due to the power plant being flooded. The population density was 2,457.7 inhabitants per square mile (948.9/km2). [36][37] Cole's supporter's argued that no revolvers or burglary tools were produced and that the motive was implausible. There were 19,848 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. You know the catchy, relaxing lyrics: “Off the Florida Keys, there’s a place called Kokomo,” goes the 1988 hit by The Beach Boys. Both tornadoes caused 1 injury and no fatalities. On April 20, 2004 Two tornadoes struck the Northern part of Kokomo. In 1881, one of the most remarkable and controversial events in Kokomo's history took place. As of 2000 the median income for households in the city was $36,258, and the median income for a family was $45,353.

[89], These are neighborhoods in Kokomo according to the city transportation map:[90]. The site was proposed to the National Priorities List as a Superfund site in 1988 and formally added in 1989.[84].

The truth behind that annoying hit song ''Kokomo'' -- Why people still love the Beach Boys tune that ruled that airwaves the summer of 1988 Lead contamination was also detected in soils on nearby residential properties. In Kokomo he married a woman, Natalie Cole, of whom he became intensely jealous. An estimated 200,000 Klan members and supporters gathered in Malfalfa Park for a massive Konklave in which D. C. Stephenson was elevated to the position of Grand Dragon of the Indiana Klan. Media coverage of the case made White into a national celebrity and spokesman for AIDS research and public education. This is the town that is generally visited by those that are too cheap or lazy to drive to Indianapolis.

[87], In 1995 the Indiana American Water treatment facility found groundwater beneath the city contaminated with trace amounts of vinyl chloride. [19], In June 1855 Henry A. Brouse petitioned the board of Howard county commissioners to incorporate the town of Kokomo. The City of Kokomo is excited to announce the opening of our new health clinic on September 1, 2020. In 2007, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management found groundwater at four municipal wells containing vinyl chloride at levels exceeding the EPA maximum contaminant level in raw water.[88]. Kokomo, Indiana The poor man's Indianapolis. In Howard County, there were 15 traffic signals on US 31. The second tornado was rated F1 and caused a roof to collapse at the local skating rink, and damaged three other homes and a truck stop. The ditty peaked at No. [46] Kokomo opened the first McDonald's with a diner inside, locally called "McDiner. Two feet (0.6 m) of clean soil were used to cap the former slag processing area, leaving it suitable for potential redevelopment. A speech at a Baptist church was attended by 1,000 Klanswomen.[68]. A substantial portion of Kokomo's employment still depends on the automobile industry.

ed. That name was translated as "the diver" (an animal that could swim under water). On March 6, 1961, two F3 tornadoes struck the southern part of Kokomo, killing one person and injuring three others. Since the Republicans held only a 25,000 vote plurality in the state, any serious defection of African-Americans would tip the state to the Democrats. Kokomo has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa).

In 1852 the construction of the Peru and Indianapolis Railroad commenced. This town has more meth labs and meth heads then Howard and Tipton County and the City of Elwood combined. Aruba, Jamaica, Bermuda, Bahama, Key Largo, Montego. Published October 22, 2019. “Because the song is still very popular, we do have people ask about it.”. "[11][12] Kokomo is thought to have been born in 1775 and died in 1838. A failure of the proposed subsidy caused the promoters to turn all assets over to the contractors, who promised to complete the line. Song Meanings and Facts © 2020. The principal settlement was the Village of Kokomo, on the south side of Wildcat Creek. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The Diamond Plate Glass Company (now part of PPG Industries) began in Kokomo in 1887, lured by the cheap and plentiful natural gas. A water treatment system has been successfully removing the vinyl chloride from the finished drinking water, but this is not a permanent solution to address the contaminated ground water plume.