Oliver, Indiana

Oliver is an unincorporated community in Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office opened at Oliver in 1883, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] Several members of the Oliver family served as early postmasters.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oliver, Indiana
  2. "Posey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  3. 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...

Coordinates: 38°02′36″N 87°50′21″W / 38.04333°N 87.83917°W / 38.04333; -87.83917

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