Oliver is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Oliver in 1883, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] Several members of the Oliver family served as early postmasters.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oliver, Indiana
- ^ "Posey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 251. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Thompson Oliver was the first postmaster, and Kisiah Oliver was the second...
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