Vivalia, Indiana facts for kids
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Vivalia, Indiana
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 Vivalia, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Vivalia, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke, Putnam |
| Township | Jackson, Madison |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46135
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445314 |
Vivalia is a small place in the U.S. state of Indiana. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Parke and Putnam counties.
A Look Back: History
Vivalia has a short but interesting history. One important part of its past was its post office.
The Old Post Office
A post office was set up in Vivalia in 1882. This was a very important place back then. People would go there to send and receive letters. It was also a place to meet neighbors and share news. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1905.
What's in a Name?
The name "Vivalia" is a bit of a mystery. A historian named Ronald L. Baker studied the names of places in Indiana. He found that the origin of Vivalia's name is not clear. It's unknown how the community got its unique name.
