Roland, Indiana
Roland is an unincorporated community in French Lick Township, Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Roland, Indiana | |
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Roland Roland | |
Coordinates: 38°35′43″N 86°40′55″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Orange |
Township | French Lick |
Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47469 |
Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
GNIS feature ID | 442258 |
History
A post office was established at Roland in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3] George Roland served as an early postmaster.[4]
Geography
Roland is located at 38°35′43″N 86°40′55″W.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- "Roland, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- "Orange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 285. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The only postmasters here were Miles, Harry, and George Roland.
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