Not much information was recorded in the early days.  However, in 1850 Warsaw was the largest village in the county with a total population of 304.  There were 64 residential homes in Warsaw, most valued at less than $1,000.  Warsaw had a population of 752 when it was incorporated as a town on March 25, 1854.  This brief overview of the history of Warsaw is divided into intervals of time from the early years through the beginning of the 21st century.  Click on a year in the gold box to learn about Warsaw during a specific time period.

Since 1875, there have been 22 mayors who have served the City of Warsaw.  Learn about each mayor at History of Mayors.