Bolivar, Indiana

Bolivar, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Bolivar
Bolivar
Coordinates: 40°57′51″N 85°47′15″W / 40.96417°N 85.78750°W / 40.96417; -85.78750Coordinates: 40°57′51″N 85°47′15″W / 40.96417°N 85.78750°W / 40.96417; -85.78750
Country United States
State Indiana
County Wabash
Township Chester
Elevation[1] 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 / 40.96417; -85.78750.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
  2. ↑ "Bolivar, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  3. ↑ 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...
  4. ↑ "Wabash County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
  5. ↑ Indiana Names, v.4. Terre Haute, IN: Indiana State University. 1973. p. 10.


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