Dolan, Indiana

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Dolan
New Prospect Baptist Church
New Prospect Baptist Church
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMonroe
TownshipBloomington
Elevation
614 ft (187 m)
ZIP code
47408
FIPS code18-18352[1]
GNIS feature ID433612[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 / 39.24028; -86.49917.

References

  1. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "Dolan, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  4. ^ 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.