Gravelton, Indiana
Gravelton, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°26′09″N 85°55′27″W / 41.43583°N 85.92417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart, Kosciusko |
| Township | Union, Jefferson |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46550 |
| FIPS code | 18-29052[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 435362 |
Gravelton is an unincorporated community in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
History
Gravelton was platted in 1876.[4] The name likely refers to the presence of a gravel pit.[5] A post office was established at Gravelton in 1876, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[6]
Geography
Gravelton is located at 41°26′09″N 85°55′27″W / 41.43583°N 85.92417°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Gravelton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
- ^ Royse, L. W. (1919). A Standard History of Kosciusko County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. pp. 376.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 150. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and apparently was named for a gravel pit once here.
- ^ "Kosciusko County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
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