Newark, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Newark, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Newark
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Greene
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Beech Creek
Coordinates:39.1289°N -86.8072°W
Elevation Ft:774
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47459
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-52416[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:440132

Newark is an unincorporated community in Beech Creek Township, Greene County, Indiana.

History

Newark was named after Newark, Ohio.[2] A post office was established at Newark in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and named for Newark, Ohio....
  3. Web site: Greene County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 September 2014.