Rivare, Indiana

Rivare is an unincorporated community in St. Marys Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Rivare, Indiana
Adams County's location in Indiana
Rivare
Location in Adams County
Coordinates: 40°48′44″N 84°50′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyAdams
TownshipSt. Marys
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46733
FIPS code18-64692[2]
GNIS feature ID442068

History

Rivare was named for Antoine Rivare, a Native American settler.[4]

Geography

Rivare is located at 40°48′44″N 84°50′29″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Rivare, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  4. 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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