Doans is an unincorporated community in Taylor Township, Greene County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
Doans took its name from Doans Creek.[2] A post office was established at Doans in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Doans, Indiana
- ^ 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...
- ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on September 13, 2014. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
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