Gravelton, Indiana
Gravelton | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| ZIP code | 46550 |
| FIPS code | 18-29052[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 435362[2] |
Gravelton is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana.
History
Gravelton was platted in 1876.[3] The name likely refers to the presence of a gravel pit.[4]
Geography
Gravelton is located at 41°26′09″N 85°55′27″W / 41.43583°N 85.92417°W.
References
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Gravelton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ Royse, L. W. (1919). A Standard History of Kosciusko County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 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.
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