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Bolivar, Indiana

Bolivar is an unincorporated community in Chester Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Bolivar was founded as a railroad junction, and was not officially platted. A post office was established at Bolivar in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1898. The community most likely was named after Simón Bolívar.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bolivar, Indiana
  2. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 71. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The unplatted village was established as a railroad junction...
  3. ^ "Wabash County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
  4. ^ Indiana Names, v.4. Terre Haute, IN: Indiana State University. 1973. p. 10.