Arba, Indiana

Arba
Unincorporated community
Arba
Arba
Coordinates: 40°00′39″N 84°52′01″W / 40.01083°N 84.86694°W / 40.01083; -84.86694Coordinates: 40°00′39″N 84°52′01″W / 40.01083°N 84.86694°W / 40.01083; -84.86694
Country United States
State Indiana
County Randolph
Township Greensfork
Elevation 1,191 ft (363 m)
ZIP code 47355
GNIS feature ID 430231[1]

Arba is an unincorporated community in Greensfork Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Arba was settled by Quakers as early as 1815.[2] A post office was established at Arba in 1849, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.[3]

Geography

Arba is located at 40°00′03″N 84°52′01″W / 40.00083°N 84.86694°W / 40.00083; -84.86694.

References

  1. ↑ "Arba, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2015-07-03.
  2. ↑ Tucker, E. (1882). History of Randolph County, Indiana: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers : to which are Appended Maps of Its Several Townships. A.L. Klingman. p. 41.
  3. ↑ "Randolph County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.


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