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Koleen, Indiana
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Koleen, Indiana is located in Indiana
Koleen, Indiana
Koleen, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Koleen, Indiana is located in the United States
Koleen, Indiana
Koleen, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Greene
Township Jackson
Elevation
525 ft (160 m)
ZIP code
47424
FIPS code 18-40446
GNIS feature ID 437432

Koleen is a small, quiet place in Indiana, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Jackson Township in Greene County.

Where is Koleen?

Koleen is located in the southwestern part of Indiana. It sits in Greene County, which is known for its beautiful natural areas. The community is about 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. Its exact location can be found using coordinates: 38°58′17″N 86°49′44″W.

History of Koleen

Koleen has an interesting past, especially when it comes to its name.

How Koleen Got Its Name

The name "Koleen" likely comes from the word "kaolin". Kaolin is a special type of white clay. This clay was very important and valuable in the area around Koleen. It was probably mined there, which means people dug it out of the ground. Kaolin clay is used to make many things, like fine porcelain, paper, and even some medicines.

Early Days and the Post Office

Life in Koleen began to take shape in the late 1800s. A big step for the community was when its post office opened in 1877. A post office is a central place where people can send and receive mail. Having a post office meant that Koleen was growing and becoming a more established place for people to live and work.

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