Omega, Indiana
| Omega | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Omega | |
| Coordinates: 40°11′54″N 85°56′21″W / 40.19833°N 85.93917°WCoordinates: 40°11′54″N 85°56′21″W / 40.19833°N 85.93917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hamilton |
| Township | White River |
| Elevation[1] | 850 ft (260 m) |
| ZIP code | 46030 |
| FIPS code | 18-56628[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 440661 |
Omega is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
History
Omega was known popularly in the 19th century as Dog Town, after a mail carrier complained of the number of dogs there.[3] A post office was established as Omega in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[4]
Geography
Omega is located at 40°11′54″N 85°56′21″W / 40.19833°N 85.93917°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Haines, John F. (1915). History of Hamilton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries And Institutions, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen & Co. p. 256.
- ↑ "Hamilton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
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