Oriole, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Oriole, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Oriole
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Perry
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Oil
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:38.1689°N -86.5047°W
Elevation Ft:814
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47551
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:451306

Oriole is an unincorporated community in Oil Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Oriole in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1967.[1] The community was named after the New World oriole.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Perry County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 October 2015.
  2. 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. 252. ...changed to Oriole, for the bird....