Koleen, Indiana
| Koleen | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Koleen | |
| Coordinates: 38°58′17″N 86°49′44″W / 38.97139°N 86.82889°WCoordinates: 38°58′17″N 86°49′44″W / 38.97139°N 86.82889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| ZIP code | 47424 |
| FIPS code | 18-40446[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 437432[2] |
Koleen is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Greene County, Indiana.
History
Koleen was likely named for the valuable kaolin clay deposits in the area.[3] The Koleen post office was established in 1877.[4]
Geography
Koleen is located at 38°58′17″N 86°49′44″W / 38.97139°N 86.82889°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Koleen, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 187. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
because kaolin clay, used in making pottery, was mined here.
- ↑ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
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