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Omega is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.

Omega, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Omega
Omega
Coordinates: 40°11′54″N 85°56′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHamilton
TownshipWhite River
Elevation
[1]
850 ft (260 m)
ZIP code
46030
FIPS code18-56628[2]
GNIS feature ID440661

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.


References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Haines, John F. (1915). History of Hamilton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries And Institutions, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen & Co. p. 256.
  4. "Hamilton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.


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