Koleen, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Koleen, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Koleen
Pushpin Label Position:	left
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Greene
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Jackson
Coordinates:	38.9714°N -86.8289°W
Elevation Ft:	525
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	47424
Blank Name:	FIPS code
Blank Info:	18-40446^[1]
Blank1 Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:	437432

Koleen is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Greene County, Indiana.

History

Koleen was likely named for the valuable kaolin clay deposits in the area.^[2] The Koleen post office was established in 1877.^[3]

References

1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
2. 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. 187. because kaolin clay, used in making pottery, was mined here..
3. Web site: Greene County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 September 2014.