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Bolivar, Indiana
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 Bolivar, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Bolivar, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Township | Chester |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46962
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| GNIS feature ID | 431306 |
Bolivar is an unincorporated community in Chester Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Bolivar was founded as a railroad junction, and was not officially platted. 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.
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