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Dorans, Illinois

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
686 ft (209 m)
TimezoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
Areacode217
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Dorans, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Dorans, Illinois is located in Illinois
Dorans, Illinois
Dorans, Illinois
Location within Illinois
Dorans, Illinois is located in the United States
Dorans, Illinois
Dorans, Illinois
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 39°33′04″N 88°20′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyColes
Elevation
686 ft (209 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code217
GNIS feature ID407317[1]
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History

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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