Dorans is an

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, United States. Dorans is located on

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, north-northeast of Mattoon.

History

Dorans had its start in 1878 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community was named for Samuel A. Doran, the original owner of the town site. A post office was established at Dorans in 1898, and remained in operation until 1935.

References

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