Dolan, Indiana

Dolan is an unincorporated community in Bloomington Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Dolan, Indiana
Unincorporated community
New Prospect Baptist Church
Dolan
Dolan
Coordinates: 39°14′25″N 86°29′57″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMonroe
TownshipBloomington
Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47408
Area code(s)812, 930
FIPS code18-18352[2]
GNIS feature ID433612

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
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Dolan, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  4. "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  5. 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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