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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Koleen, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Koleen is located in IndianaKoleenKoleenShow map of IndianaKoleen is located in the United StatesKoleenKoleenShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 38°58′17″N 86°49′44″W / 38.97139°N 86.82889°W / 38.97139; -86.82889
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
TownshipJackson
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
ZIP code47424
FIPS code18-40446
GNIS feature ID437432

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

History

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

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Koleen, Indiana
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  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 September 16, 2014.
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County seat: Bloomfield
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