Doans, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Doans
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Greene
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Taylor
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.9192°N -86.8494°W
Elevation Ft:610
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47457
Area Code:812
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:433586

Doans is an unincorporated community in Taylor Township, Greene County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Doans took its name from Doans Creek.[1] A post office was established at Doans in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 114. It was renamed Doans, for nearby Doans Creek....
  2. Web site: Greene County . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 September 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140913173536/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Greene . 13 September 2014 .