Dillman, Indiana

Dillman is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Dillman, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Wells County's location in Indiana
Dillman
Location of Dillman in Wells County
Coordinates: 40°36′37″N 85°25′43″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWells
TownshipJackson
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46792
GNIS feature ID433553

History

Dillman was named after Andrew Dillman, an early settler.[3]

A post office was established at Dillman in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[4]

Dillman Church was founded in Dillman in 1889 and dedicated on December 22 of that year by Bishop Milton Wright.[5]

Geography

Dillman is located at 40°36′37″N 85°25′43″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  2. "Dillman, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  3. 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...
  4. "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  5. "UBCentral | September 10: Dillman UB (Warren, Ind.) Celebrates Sanctuary Renovation". Retrieved November 4, 2019.



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