Old Milan, Indiana
Old Milan | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| ZIP code | 47031 |
| FIPS code | 18-56322[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 440578 |
Old Milan is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Ripley County, Indiana.
History
Old Milan was originally called Milan, and under the latter name was founded in 1836.[3] Construction of the railroad bypassed Old Milan, and most of the town moved to "new" Milan in 1854.[4]
Geography
Old Milan is located at 39°08′47″N 85°07′57″W / 39.14639°N 85.13250°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.
- ^ Soil Survey of ... U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1923. p. 2.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 250. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
With the coming of the railroad in 1854, the population moved a mile south to the present town of Milan.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |