Bolivar, Indiana
Bolivar | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Township | Chester |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| 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
A post office was established at Bolivar in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1898.[3] The community most likely was named after Simón Bolívar.[4]
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, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- ^ "Wabash County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ Indiana Names, v.4. Terre Haute, IN: Indiana State University. 1973. p. 10.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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