Grammer, Indiana
Grammer | |
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 Bartholomew County's location in Indiana | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Rock Creek |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| ZIP code | 47232 |
| FIPS code | 18-28620[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 435295[2] |
Grammer is an unincorporated community in Rock Creek Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Grammer in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.[3] Grammer was likely named for a railroad official.[4]
Geography
Grammer is located at 39°09′10″N 85°43′30″W / 39.15278°N 85.72500°W.
Notable person
Jim McWithey, Indy car driver
References
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Grammer, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 148. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...allegedly the name comes from a railroad conductor.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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