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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| 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.
Municipalities and communities of Orange County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of Indiana highlighting Orange County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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