Dillman, Indiana

Dillman, Indiana
Unincorporated community

Wells County's location in Indiana
Dillman
Location of Dillman in Wells County
Coordinates: 40°36′37″N 85°25′43″W / 40.61028°N 85.42861°W / 40.61028; -85.42861Coordinates: 40°36′37″N 85°25′43″W / 40.61028°N 85.42861°W / 40.61028; -85.42861
Country United States
State Indiana
County Wells
Township Jackson
Elevation[1] 850 ft (259 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code 46792
GNIS feature ID 433553

Dillman is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History

Dillman was named after Andrew Dillman, an early settler.[3]

A post office was established at Dillman in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[4]

Geography

Dillman is located at 40°36′37″N 85°25′43″W / 40.61028°N 85.42861°W / 40.61028; -85.42861.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  2. ↑ "Dillman, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...this village was named for Andrew Dillman, who came here...
  4. ↑ "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 13, 2016.


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