Rocklane, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°36′35″N 86°00′45″W / 39.60972°N 86.01250°W / 39.60972; -86.01250[1]
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Rocklane is an unincorporated community in Clark Township, Johnson County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Rocklane in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3] The name Rocklane might indicate that their soil is rocky.[4]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rocklane, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Locally it is thought that the present name is for the rocky soil here.
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Municipalities and communities of Johnson County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Franklin
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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