Clare, Indiana
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Clare is a small
unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in White River Township, Hamilton County,
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History

The first settlement at Clare was made in about 1830. A post office was established at Clare in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.


Geography

Clare is located at on the eastern bank of the White River directly across from the town of Riverwood. Clare Avenue, the town's single street, runs immediately parallel to State Road 37. The town is generally considered to stretch from 211th Street to 216th Street, in the narrow strip of land between State Road 37 and the White River.


References

Unincorporated communities in Hamilton County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Indianapolis metropolitan area 1830 establishments in Indiana {{HamiltonCountyIN-geo-stub