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Ober, Indiana
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 Ober, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Ober, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Starke |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46534
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440491 |
Ober is a small, quiet community located in Starke County, Indiana, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of Washington Township.
The Story of Ober
How Ober Began
Ober was officially established in 1889. It was named after a person called Ober Heath. He was one of the first people to settle in this area.
Ober's Post Office
A post office was opened in Ober in 1883. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1976.
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