| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | West |
| Area total | 0.49 sq mi |
| Area land | 0.49 sq mi |
| Area water | 0.0 sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41°21′40″N 86°26′39″W |
| Elevation | 781 ft |
| ZIP code | 46513 |
| FIPS code | 18-18388[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 433626[2] |
Donaldson is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in West Township, Marshall County, Indiana, United States. It is home to Ancilla College and the American motherhouse of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ.
History
Donaldson (also historically spelled "Donelson") was laid out in 1871.[3] A post office has been in operation there since 1871.[4]
Geography
Donaldson is located in western Marshall County at 41°21′40″N 86°26′39″W. U.S. Route 30 runs along the northern edge of the community, leading east 7 miles (11 km) to Plymouth, the county seat, and west 3 miles (5 km) to Grovertown.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Donaldson CDP has an area of 0.49 square miles (1.27 km2), all land.[5]
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau first delineated Donaldson as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.[6]
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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- ^ McDonald, Daniel (1908). A Twentieth Century History of Marshall County, Indiana, Volume 1. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 135.
- ^ "Marshall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau