Dillman is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

Dillman, Indiana
Wells County's location in Indiana
Wells County's location in Indiana
Dillman is located in Wells County, Indiana
Dillman
Dillman
Location of Dillman in Wells County
Coordinates: 40°36′37″N 85°25′44″W / 40.61028°N 85.42889°W / 40.61028; -85.42889
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWells
TownshipJackson
Elevation850 ft (260 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46792
GNIS feature ID433553[1]

History

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Dillman was named after Andrew Dillman, an early settler.[2]

A post office was established at Dillman in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3]

Dillman Church was founded in Dillman in 1889 and dedicated on December 22 of that year by Bishop Milton Wright.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dillman, Indiana
  2. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...this village was named for Andrew Dillman, who came here...
  3. ^ "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  4. ^ "UBCentral | September 10: Dillman UB (Warren, Ind.) Celebrates Sanctuary Renovation". Retrieved November 4, 2019.