Old Milan, Indiana
Old Milan (/ˈmaɪlən/ MY-lən) is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Old Milan was originally called Milan, and under the latter name was founded in 1836. Construction of the railroad bypassed Old Milan, and most of the town moved to "new" Milan in 1854.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Old Milan, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Soil Survey of ... U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1923. p. 2.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 250. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
With the coming of the railroad in 1854, the population moved a mile south to the present town of Milan.
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