Occident, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Occident, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Occident
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Rush
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Jackson
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.6911°N -85.4783°W
Elevation Ft:984
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46173
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:440496

Occident is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Rush County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Occident was known as Tail Holt until 1882.

A post office was established at Occident in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rush County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 December 2015.