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Vivalia, Indiana

Coordinates: 39°40′39″N 87°00′44″W / 39.67750°N 87.01222°W / 39.67750; -87.01222
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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. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vivalia, Indiana
  2. ^ "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  3. ^ 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.

39°40′39″N 87°00′44″W / 39.67750°N 87.01222°W / 39.67750; -87.01222