Newark, Indiana

Newark is an unincorporated community in Beech Creek Township, Greene County, Indiana.

Newark, Indiana
Newark
Newark
Coordinates: 39°07′44″N 86°48′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
TownshipBeech Creek
Elevation
774 ft (236 m)
ZIP code
47459
FIPS code18-52416[1]
GNIS feature ID440132[2]

History

Newark was named after Newark, Ohio.[3] A post office was established at Newark in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910.[4]

Geography

Newark is located at 39°07′44″N 86°48′26″W.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Newark, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. ...and named for Newark, Ohio... ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
  4. "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 September 2014.


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