Granville, Delaware County, Indiana

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

Granville
A historical marker in the center of the community
Granville
Granville
Coordinates: 40°19′02″N 85°19′07″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
TownshipNiles
Elevation
896 ft (273 m)
ZIP code
47338
FIPS code18-28926[1]
GNIS feature ID435332[2]

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.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Granville, Delaware County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  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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