Ober, Indiana
Ober is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Starke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Ober was laid out in 1889, and was named after Ober Heath, an early settler. A post office was established at Ober in 1883, and remained in operation until 1976.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ober, Indiana
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...was platted on June 1, 1889. The name honors Ober Heath, early settler.
- ^ "Starke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
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