Vivalia, Indiana

Vivalia is an unincorporated community in Parke and Putnam counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Vivalia, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Vivalia
Vivalia
Coordinates: 39°40′39″N 87°00′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyParke, Putnam
TownshipJackson, Madison
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46135
Area code(s)765
GNIS feature ID445314

History

A post office was established at Vivalia in 1882, and remained in operation until 1905.[3] According to Ronald L. Baker, the origin of the name Vivalia is obscure.[4]

Geography

Vivalia is located at 39°40′39″N 87°00′44″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  2. "Vivalia, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  3. "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 335. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...appears to be a unique place name in the United States.



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