Bolivar, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
40°57′51″N 85°47′15″W / 40.96417°N 85.78750°W / 40.96417; -85.78750CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountyWabashTownshipChesterElevation
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787 ft (240 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)ZIP code
46962
GNIS feature ID431306[1]

Bolivar is an unincorporated community in Chester Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

Bolivar was founded as a railroad junction, and was not officially platted.[2] 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]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bolivar, Indiana
  2. ^ 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...
  3. ^ "Wabash County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
  4. ^ Indiana Names, v.4. Terre Haute, IN: Indiana State University. 1973. p. 10.
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