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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Newark, Indiana

Newark is an unincorporated community in Beech Creek Township, Greene County, Indiana.

History

Newark was named after Newark, Ohio. A post office was established at Newark in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newark, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. ...and named for Newark, Ohio... ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
  4. ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 16, 2014.