Newark, Indiana
| Newark | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Newark | |
| Coordinates: 39°07′44″N 86°48′26″W / 39.12889°N 86.80722°WCoordinates: 39°07′44″N 86°48′26″W / 39.12889°N 86.80722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Beech Creek |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| ZIP code | 47459 |
| FIPS code | 18-52416[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 440132[2] |
Newark is an unincorporated community in Beech Creek Township, Greene County, Indiana.
History
Newark was named after Newark, Ohio.[3] A post office was established at Newark in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910.[4]
Geography
Newark is located at 39°07′44″N 86°48′26″W / 39.12889°N 86.80722°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Newark, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. ...and named for Newark, Ohio... ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
- ↑ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
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