Rivare, Indiana

Rivare is an unincorporated community in St. Marys Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Rivare, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Adams County's location in Indiana
Adams County's location in Indiana
Rivare is located in Adams County, Indiana
Rivare
Rivare
Location in Adams County
Coordinates: 40°48′44″N 84°50′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyAdams
TownshipSt. Marys
Elevation
[1]
833 ft (254 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46733
FIPS code18-64692[2]
GNIS feature ID442068

History

Rivare was named for Antoine Rivare, a Native American settler.[4]

Geography

Rivare is located at 40°48′44″N 84°50′29″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Rivare, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 281. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The railroad name was Rivare, from Antoine Rivare, a Native American...


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