Dillman is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
Dillman was named after Andrew Dillman, an early settler.[2]
A post office was established at Dillman in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3]
Dillman Church was founded in Dillman in 1889 and dedicated on December 22 of that year by Bishop Milton Wright.[4]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dillman, Indiana
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...this village was named for Andrew Dillman, who came here...
- ^ "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
- ^ "UBCentral | September 10: Dillman UB (Warren, Ind.) Celebrates Sanctuary Renovation". Retrieved November 4, 2019.
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