Dorans is an unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois, United States.

Dorans is located on U.S. Route 45, 5 miles (8.0 km) north-northeast of Mattoon.

[2] The community was named for Samuel A. Doran, the original owner of the town site.

[2] A post office was established at Dorans in 1898, and remained in operation until 1935.

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