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Granville, Delaware County, Indiana

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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Granville
Unincorporated community
A historical marker in the center of the communityA historical marker in the center of the community
Granville is located in IndianaGranvilleGranvilleShow map of IndianaGranville is located in the United StatesGranvilleGranvilleShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 40°19′02″N 85°19′07″W / 40.31722°N 85.31861°W / 40.31722; -85.31861
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
TownshipNiles
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
ZIP code47338
FIPS code18-28926
GNIS feature ID435332

Granville is an unincorporated community in Niles Township, Delaware County, Indiana.

History

Granville was founded in 1836. It was named for Granville Hastings, who held several area business interests.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Granville, Delaware County, Indiana
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. Kemper, William Harrison (1908). A Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Indiana, Volume 1. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 100.
  4. 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.
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