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Oolitic is a town in Indian Creek and Shawswick townships, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,184 at the 2010 census.

Oolitic town overview:
Name:	Oolitic town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	Indiana
County:	Lawrence County
Elevation:	600 ft (183 m)
Total Area:	0.67 sq mi (1.73 km²)
Land Area:	0.67 sq mi (1.73 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,137
Population Density:	1,704.65/sq mi (658.18/km²)
ZIP code:	47451
Area code:	812
FIPS code:	1856682
GNISfeature ID:	0451301

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History

Oolitic was platted on March 23, 1896, by the Bedford Quarries Company. It was incorporated in 1900. In 1910, its population was 1,079; in 1914 it had risen to about 2,000. Oolite is a type of limestone found in Indiana.

Oolitic is the site of a limestone statue of comic-strip boxer Joe Palooka, moved there from Bedford in 1984.

Oolitic is the opposing basketball team during the season opener in the film Hoosiers.

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Geography

Oolitic is located at 38°53′44″N 86°31′29″W / 38.89556°N 86.52472°W / 38.89556; -86.52472 (38.895513, -86.524696).

According to the 2010 census, Oolitic has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Oolitic has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.