Dolan, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Dolan, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Dolan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Monroe
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Bloomington
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.2394°N -86.4997°W
Elevation Ft:614
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47408
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-18352[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:433612

Dolan is an unincorporated community in Bloomington Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Dolan in 1888, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community was named for John Dolan, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Web site: Monroe County . Jim Forte Postal History . 5 September 2015.
  3. 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. 115. ...named for a pioneer miller, John Dolan..