Dolan, Indiana
| Dolan | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
|
New Prospect Baptist Church | |
  Dolan | |
| Coordinates: 39°14′25″N 86°29′57″W / 39.24028°N 86.49917°WCoordinates: 39°14′25″N 86°29′57″W / 39.24028°N 86.49917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Bloomington |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| ZIP code | 47408 |
| FIPS code | 18-18352[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 433612[2] |
Dolan is an unincorporated community in Bloomington Township, Monroe County, Indiana.
History
A post office as established at Dolan in 1888, and remained in operation until 1904.[3] The community was named for John Dolan, an early settler.[4]
Geography
Dolan is located at 39°14′25″N 86°29′57″W / 39.24028°N 86.49917°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". 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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