Lorane, Indiana facts for kids
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Lorane, Indiana
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Whitley County's location in Indiana
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 Lorane, Indiana
Location in Whitley County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Whitley |
| Township | Etna-Troy |
| Elevation | 946 ft (288 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46725
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438307 |
Lorane is an unincorporated community in Etna-Troy Township, Whitley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
The community used to have three different names before the present-day name of Lorane. It was first called Steam Corners, so named after its steam-operated sawmills. It also used to be called Glory, so named after a legend about a local traveler who "went through Glory" after crossing a stream and seeing beautiful scenery. The community also had the name Buzzards Glory at one point. The present day name of Lorane was likely named after Lorraine, in France.
A post office was established at Lorane in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.
Geography
Lorane is located at 41°12′25″N 85°33′31″W / 41.20694°N 85.55861°W.
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