Liber, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Liber, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Liber
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jay
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Wayne
Coordinates:40.4081°N -84.9694°W
Elevation Ft:929
Named For:Liber College
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47371
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-43182[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:437813

Liber is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana.

History

Liber was founded in 1853 and named from the presence of Liber College.[2] A post office was established at Liber in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 197. ...platted on April 30, 1853, and named for Liber College, which was located here....
  3. Web site: Jay County . 1 November 2014 . Jim Forte Postal History.

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