Oliver, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Oliver, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Oliver
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Posey
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Center
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:38.0433°N -87.8392°W
Elevation Ft:417
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47616
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:440652

Oliver is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Oliver in 1883, and remained in operation until 1934.[1] Several members of the Oliver family served as early postmasters.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Posey County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.
  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. 251. Thompson Oliver was the first postmaster, and Kisiah Oliver was the second....