Arabia, Indiana
Arabia is an unincorporated community in Wabash Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Arabia was probably founded in the 1820s.
Geography
Arabia is located at 39°45′58″N 87°19′19″W / 39.76611°N 87.32194°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ "Arabia, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
According to local tradition, this village was named by Isaac Stillman in the 1820s...