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Santa Claus, Indiana is located in the southwestern part of the state, about an hour and a half drive from Louisville, Kentucky.
The town was originally called Santa Fe, but in the 1850s, the post office requested a new name as there was already a town with the same name in Indiana. The residents gathered to choose a new name and a young girl suggested "Santa Claus" because it was close to Christmas. The town officially changed its name to Santa Claus in 1856.
There are a variety of attractions in Santa Claus, Indiana including Holiday World & Splashin' Safari amusement park, the Santa Claus Museum, Santa's Candy Castle, and the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. The town also hosts several events throughout the year, such as the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration and the Santa Claus Land of Lights drive-through light display.
Yes, Santa Claus, Indiana is a real town with a population of approximately 2,500 people. It was incorporated in 1967 and has its own town government, including a town council and a town manager.
Yes, you can send letters to Santa Claus, Indiana. The town receives thousands of letters addressed to Santa each year and has a team of volunteers who respond to each one. The address to send letters to Santa Claus, Indiana is 1 Santa Claus Lane, Santa Claus, IN 47579.