Rocklane, Indiana
| Rocklane | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Rocklane | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′35″N 86°00′45″W / 39.60972°N 86.01250°WCoordinates: 39°36′35″N 86°00′45″W / 39.60972°N 86.01250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Township | Clark |
| Elevation[1] | 814 ft (248 m) |
| ZIP code | 46143 |
| FIPS code | 18-65466[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 442221 |
Rocklane is an unincorporated community in Clark Township, Johnson County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Rocklane in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3] The name Rocklane might indicate that their soil is rocky.[4]
Geography
Rocklane is located at 39°36′35″N 86°00′45″W / 39.60972°N 86.01250°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Locally it is thought that the present name is for the rocky soil here.
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