Koleen, Indiana

Koleen is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Greene County, Indiana.

Koleen, Indiana
Koleen
Koleen
Coordinates: 38°58′17″N 86°49′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
TownshipJackson
Elevation
528 ft (161 m)
ZIP code
47424
FIPS code18-40446[1]
GNIS feature ID437432[2]

History

Koleen was likely named for the valuable kaolin clay deposits in the area.[3] The Koleen post office was established in 1877.[4]

Geography

Koleen is located at 38°58′17″N 86°49′44″W.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Koleen, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 187. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. because kaolin clay, used in making pottery, was mined here.
  4. "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 September 2014.


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