Dolan, Indiana
Dolan is an unincorporated community in Bloomington Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Dolan, Indiana | |
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 New Prospect Baptist Church | |
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| Coordinates: 39°14′25″N 86°29′57″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Bloomington |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47408 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-18352[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 433612 |
History
A post office was established at Dolan in 1888, and remained in operation until 1904.[4] The community was named for John Dolan, an early settler.[5]
Geography
Dolan is located at 39°14′25″N 86°29′57″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Dolan, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for a pioneer miller, John Dolan.
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