Vivalia is an unincorporated community in Parke and Putnam counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Vivalia in 1882, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] According to Ronald L. Baker, the origin of the name Vivalia is obscure.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vivalia, Indiana
- ^ "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 335. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...appears to be a unique place name in the United States.
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