Bolivar, Indiana facts for kids

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Bolivar
Unincorporated community
Country United States
State Indiana
County Wabash
Township Chester
Elevation 787 ft (240 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 46962
GNIS feature ID 431306

Bolivar is an unincorporated community in Chester Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Bolivar in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1898. The community most likely was named after Simón Bolívar.

Geography

Bolivar is located at 40°57′51″N 85°47′15″W / 40.96417°N 85.7875°W / 40.96417; -85.7875.

Municipalities and communities of Wabash County, Indiana, United States
City
Towns
Townships
  • Chester
  • Lagro
  • Liberty
  • Noble
  • Paw Paw
  • Pleasant
  • Waltz
CDPs
Other
unincorporated
communities
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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