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Newark, Indiana
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 Newark, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Newark, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Beech Creek |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| ZIP code |
47459
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| FIPS code | 18-52416 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440132 |
Newark is a small, unincorporated community located in Greene County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Newark is specifically found within Beech Creek Township.
A Look Back at Newark's History
Newark got its name from another place called Newark, Ohio. It was common for new settlements to be named after older, more established places.
The Post Office
For many years, Newark had its own post office. This post office first opened its doors in 1866. It served the community for several decades. However, it eventually closed down in 1910.
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