Dorans is an unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois, United States. Dorans is located on U.S. Route 45, 5 miles (8.0 km) north-northeast of Mattoon.
Dorans, Illinois | |
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Unincorporated community | |
![]() ![]() Dorans, Illinois ![]() ![]() Dorans, Illinois | |
Coordinates: 39°33′04″N 88°20′40″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Coles |
Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 217 |
GNIS feature ID | 407317[1] |
Dorans had its start in 1878 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community was named for Samuel A. Doran, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office was established at Dorans in 1898, and remained in operation until 1935.[3]
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County seat: Charleston | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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