Old Milan, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Old Milan, Indiana
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 Old Milan, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Old Milan, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47031
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-56322 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440578 |
Old Milan (pronounced MY-lən) is a small, quiet place in Ripley County, Indiana. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Franklin Township.
The Story of Old Milan
Old Milan has an interesting past! It was first settled in 1836 and was simply called Milan back then. Imagine a small community growing in the early days of Indiana.
Why "Old" Milan?
Things changed for Milan in 1854. A new railroad was being built, but it didn't pass directly through the original settlement. Instead, the railroad line went a little distance away. Because railroads were so important for travel and trade, many people decided to move closer to the new train tracks.
This led to the creation of a "new" Milan, which is the town of Milan, Indiana we know today. The original settlement then became known as Old Milan. It's a cool example of how transportation can shape where people live!
