Lone Tree, Indiana Explained

Lone Tree is an unincorporated community in Greene County, Indiana, in the United States.

History

Lone Tree was likely named for a large oak tree that was a local landmark.^[1] The Lone Tree post office closed in 1906.^[2]

References

39.1259°N -87.1289°W

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. 201. According to a local tradition, the village was named for a single oak tree....
2. Web site: Greene County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 September 2014.