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.[3] The Koleen post office was established in 1877.[4]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Koleen, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
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