Logan, Dearborn County, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Logan
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Dearborn County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Dearborn
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Logan
Coordinates:39.2481°N -84.8947°W
Elevation Ft:922
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47022
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-44586[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:438224

Logan is an unincorporated community in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Logan in 1836, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.[2] The community took its name from Logan Township.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: Dearborn County . Jim Forte Postal History . 31 August 2014.
  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. 200. ...called Logan, for the township in which it was located....