Rocklane, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Rocklane, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Rocklane
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Johnson
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Clark
Coordinates:39.6097°N -86.0125°W
Elevation Ft:814
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46143
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-65466[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:442221

Rocklane is an unincorporated community in Clark Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Rocklane in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[2] The name Rocklane might indicate that their soil is rocky.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: Johnson County . Jim Forte Postal History . 12 November 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. 283. Locally it is thought that the present name is for the rocky soil here..