Omega, Indiana
Omega is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
Omega, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 40°11′54″N 85°56′21″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Hamilton |
Township | White River |
Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
ZIP code | 46030 |
FIPS code | 18-56628[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 440661 |
History
Omega was known popularly in the 19th century as Dog Town, after a mail carrier complained of the number of dogs there.[3] A post office was established as Omega in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[4]
Geography
Omega is located at 40°11′54″N 85°56′21″W.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- Haines, John F. (1915). History of Hamilton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries And Institutions, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen & Co. p. 256.
- "Hamilton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
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