Hibernia, Clark County, Indiana
Hibernia is an unincorporated community in Owen Township, Clark County, Indiana.
Hibernia | |
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 Clark County's location in Indiana | |
  Hibernia Location in Clark County | |
| Coordinates: 38°30′07″N 85°31′32″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| Township | Owen |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| ZIP code | 47111 |
| FIPS code | 18-33322[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 436086[2] |
History
A post office was established at Hibernia in 1835, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1868.[3] The community takes its name from Hibernia, a classical name for Ireland.[4]
The community also has a (former) variant name, Solon.[2][3][4]
Geography
Hibernia is located at 38°30′07″N 85°31′32″W.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Hibernia, Clark County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- "Clark County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 163. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Hibernia, the literary name of Ireland.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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