Bolivar, Indiana

Bolivar is an unincorporated community in Chester Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Bolivar, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Bolivar
Bolivar
Coordinates: 40°57′51″N 85°47′15″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWabash
TownshipChester
Elevation
[1]
787 ft (240 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46962
GNIS feature ID431306

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.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  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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