Vivalia, Indiana | |
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  Vivalia  Vivalia | |
| Coordinates: 39°40′39″N 87°00′44″W / 39.67750°N 87.01222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke, Putnam |
| Township | Jackson, Madison |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46135 |
| Area code | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445314[1] |
Vivalia is an unincorporated community in Parke and Putnam counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Vivalia in 1882, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] According to Ronald L. Baker, the origin of the name Vivalia is obscure.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vivalia, Indiana
- ↑ "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 335. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...appears to be a unique place name in the United States.
Municipalities and communities of Parke County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Municipalities and communities of Putnam County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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