Hibernia, Clark County, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Hibernia
Mapsize:120px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Clark County
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Clark County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Clark
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Owen
Coordinates:38.5019°N -85.5256°W
Elevation Ft:722
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47111
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-33322[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:436086

Hibernia is an unincorporated community in Owen Township, Clark County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Hibernia in 1835, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1868.[2] The community takes its name from Hibernia, a classical name for Ireland.[3]

The community also has a (former) variant name, Solon.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: Clark County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 August 2014.
  3. 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. 163. Hibernia, the literary name of Ireland..