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Indiana
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History
Dabney was originally called Poston, and under the latter name was laid out in 1855.
A post office was established under the name Poston in 1856, was renamed to Dabney in 1897, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.
Geography
Dabney is located along a railroad line northeast of Holton.