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Rocklane is an unincorporated community in Clark Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

Rocklane, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Rocklane
Rocklane
Coordinates: 39°36′35″N 86°00′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJohnson
TownshipClark
Elevation
[1]
814 ft (248 m)
ZIP code
46143
FIPS code18-65466[2]
GNIS feature ID442221

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]


Geography


Rocklane is located at 39°36′35″N 86°00′45″W.


References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
  4. 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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