Vivalia, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Vivalia, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Vivalia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Parke, Putnam
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Jackson, Madison
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.6775°N -87.0122°W
Elevation Ft:801
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46135
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:445314

Vivalia is an unincorporated community in Parke and Putnam counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Vivalia in 1882, and remained in operation until 1905.[1] According to Ronald L. Baker, the origin of the name Vivalia is obscure.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Putnam County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 September 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. 335. ...appears to be a unique place name in the United States..