East Oolitic, Indiana


East Oolitic is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in [Shawswick Township, Lawrence County, Indiana|Lawrence County, Indiana|Shawswick Township], Lawrence County, Indiana.

History

East Oolitic was originally called Spien Kopj, in commemoration of the Battle of Spion Kop in the Second Boer War. East Ooltic was platted in 1900. Oolite is a type of limestone found in the area.

Geography

East Oolitic, Indiana is located in Lawrence County approximately two miles north of Bedford, and one half mile east of Oolitic.

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau first delineated East Oolitic as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.