Dillman, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Dillman, Indiana
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Wells County
Pushpin Label:Dillman
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Dillman in Wells County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wells
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Jackson
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:40.6103°N -85.4289°W
Elevation Ft:850
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46792
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:433553

Dillman is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Dillman was named after Andrew Dillman, an early settler.[1]

A post office was established at Dillman in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[2]

Dillman Church was founded in Dillman in 1889 and dedicated on December 22 of that year by Bishop Milton Wright.[3]

References

  1. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 118. ...this village was named for Andrew Dillman, who came here....
  2. Web site: Wells County . Jim Forte Postal History . December 13, 2016.
  3. Web site: UBCentral September 10: Dillman UB (Warren, Ind.) Celebrates Sanctuary Renovation. en-US. 2019-11-04.