Roland, Indiana

Roland is an unincorporated community in Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Roland in 1892, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] George Roland served as an early postmaster.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roland, Indiana
  2. "Orange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 285. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The only postmasters here were Miles, Harry, and George Roland.

Coordinates: 38°35′43″N 86°40′55″W / 38.59528°N 86.68194°W / 38.59528; -86.68194


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