Hibernia, Clark County, Indiana
Hibernia is an unincorporated community in Owen Township, Clark County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Hibernia in 1835, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1868. The community takes its name from Hibernia, a classical name for Ireland.
The community also has a (former) variant name, Solon.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hibernia, Clark County, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Clark County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 163. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Hibernia, the literary name of Ireland.