Doans, Indiana

Doans is an unincorporated community in Taylor Township, Greene County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Doans
Doans
Doans
Coordinates: 38°55′09″N 86°50′58″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
TownshipTaylor
Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47457
Area code(s)812
GNIS feature ID433586

History

Doans took its name form Doans Creek.[3] A post office was established at Doans in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971.[4]

Geography

Doans is located at 38°55′09″N 86°50′58″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Doans, Indiana
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 114. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. It was renamed Doans, for nearby Doans Creek...
  4. "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2014.


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