| Vivalia, Indiana | |
|---|---|
|   Vivalia   Vivalia | |
| Coordinates: 39°40′39″N 87°00′44″W / 39.67750°N 87.01222°W | |
| Country | United States | 
| State | Indiana | 
| County | Parke, Putnam | 
| Township | Jackson, Madison | 
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) | 
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | 
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | 
| ZIP code | 46135 | 
| Area code | 765 | 
| GNIS feature ID | 445314[1] | 
Vivalia is an unincorporated community in Parke and Putnam counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Vivalia in 1882, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] According to Ronald L. Baker, the origin of the name Vivalia is obscure.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vivalia, Indiana
- ↑ "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ↑  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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