Granville, Delaware County, Indiana
Appearance
Granville | |
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![]() A historical marker in the center of the community | |
Coordinates: 40°19′02″N 85°19′07″W / 40.31722°N 85.31861°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Delaware |
Township | Niles |
Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
ZIP code | 47338 |
FIPS code | 18-28926[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 435332[2] |
Granville is an unincorporated community in Niles Township, Delaware County, Indiana.
History
Granville was founded in 1836.[3] It was named for Granville Hastings, who held several area business interests.[4]
Geography
Granville is located at 40°19′02″N 85°19′07″W / 40.31722°N 85.31861°W.
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Granville, Delaware County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
- ^ Kemper, William Harrison (1908). A Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Indiana, Volume 1. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 100.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 149. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and named for Granville Hastings, who established two mills and a store here.