Oliver, Indiana
Oliver is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Oliver, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 38°02′36″N 87°50′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Posey |
| Township | Center |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 47616 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440652 |
History
A post office was established at Oliver in 1883, and remained in operation until 1934.[3] Several members of the Oliver family served as early postmasters.[4]
Geography
Oliver is located at 38°02′36″N 87°50′21″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- "Oliver, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- "Posey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 251. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Thompson Oliver was the first postmaster, and Kisiah Oliver was the second...
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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