Omega, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Omega, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Omega
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Hamilton
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:White River
Coordinates:40.1983°N -85.9392°W
Elevation Ft:853
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46030
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-56628[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:440661

Omega is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.

History

Omega was known popularly in the 19th century as Dog Town, after a mail carrier complained of the number of dogs there.[2] A post office was established as Omega in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: History of Hamilton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries And Institutions, Volume 1 . B.F. Bowen & Co. . Haines, John F. . 1915 . 256.
  3. Web site: Hamilton County . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 September 2014.