Doolittle Mills, Indiana

Doolittle Mills is an unincorporated community in Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Doolittle Mills in 1870, and remained in operation until 1967.[2] The community was named for a local family which owned a mill.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Doolittle Mills, Indiana
  2. "Perry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...the Doolittle family, who operated a mill.

Coordinates: 38°15′03″N 86°36′11″W / 38.25083°N 86.60306°W / 38.25083; -86.60306


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