Dolan, Indiana
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. The community was named for John Dolan, an early settler.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dolan, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for a pioneer miller, John Dolan.