Rivare, Indiana

Rivare
Unincorporated community

Adams County's location in Indiana
Rivare

Location in Adams County

Coordinates: 40°48′44″N 84°50′29″W / 40.81222°N 84.84139°W / 40.81222; -84.84139Coordinates: 40°48′44″N 84°50′29″W / 40.81222°N 84.84139°W / 40.81222; -84.84139
Country United States
State Indiana
County Adams
Township St. Marys
Elevation[1] 833 ft (254 m)
ZIP code 46733
FIPS code 18-64692[2]
GNIS feature ID 442068

Rivare is an unincorporated community in St. Marys Township, Adams County, Indiana.

History

Rivare was named for Antoine Rivare, a Native American settler.[3]

Geography

Rivare is located at 40°48′44″N 84°50′29″W / 40.81222°N 84.84139°W / 40.81222; -84.84139.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 281. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The railroad name was Rivare, from Antoine Rivare, a Native American...


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