Bolivar, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Bolivar, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Bolivar
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wabash
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Chester
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:40.9642°N -85.7875°W
Elevation Ft:787
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46962
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:431306

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

History

Bolivar was founded as a railroad junction, and was not officially platted.[1] A post office was established at Bolivar in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1898.[2] The community most likely was named after Simón Bolívar.[3]

References

  1. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 71. The unplatted village was established as a railroad junction....
  2. Web site: Wabash County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 11, 2016.
  3. Book: Indiana Names, v.4. 1973. Indiana State University. Terre Haute, IN. 10.