Bolivar, Indiana
Bolivar, Indiana | |
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Bolivar | |
Coordinates: 40°57′51″N 85°47′15″W / 40.96417°N 85.78750°WCoordinates: 40°57′51″N 85°47′15″W / 40.96417°N 85.78750°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Wabash |
Township | Chester |
Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46962 |
GNIS feature ID | 431306 |
Bolivar is an unincorporated community in Chester Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History[]
Bolivar was founded as a railroad junction, and was not officially platted.[3] A post office was established at Bolivar in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1898.[4] The community most likely was named after Simón Bolívar.[5]
Geography[]
Bolivar is located at 40°57′51″N 85°47′15″W / 40.96417°N 85.78750°W.
References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- ^ "Bolivar, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 71. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The unplatted village was established as a railroad junction...
- ^ "Wabash County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ Indiana Names, v.4. Terre Haute, IN: Indiana State University. 1973. p. 10.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Wabash County, Indiana
- Unincorporated communities in Indiana
- Northeast Indiana geography stubs