Map of Dana town, Indiana

Dana is a town in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 608 at the 2010 census. It is primarily a farming community.

Dana town overview:
Name:	Dana town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	Indiana
County:	Vermillion County
Elevation:	640 ft (195 m)
Total Area:	0.29 sq mi (0.76 km²)
Land Area:	0.29 sq mi (0.76 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	555
Population Density:	1,900.68/sq mi (733.89/km²)
ZIP code:	47847
Area code:	765
FIPS code:	1816732
GNISfeature ID:	433305

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History

Dana was platted in 1874 when the railroad was extended to that point. The town was named for Charles Dana, a railroad promoter. A post office has been in operation at Dana since 1874. Dana was incorporated in 1886. In 1886, Dana was declared a rapidly growing and vibrant community, due to its railroad, businesses, and agriculture.