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Grant City is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Henry County, Indiana.

Grant City, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Grant City
Grant City
Coordinates: 39°51′59″N 85°32′33″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHenry
TownshipWayne
Elevation
1,014 ft (309 m)
ZIP code
47384
FIPS code18-28890[1]
GNIS feature ID435319[2]

History


Grant City was platted in October 1868.[3] It was named for Ulysses S. Grant, then known for his role as Commanding General of the United States Army, and afterward 18th President of the United States.[3] The post office once located at Grant City was called Snyder.[4] This post office operated from 1888 until 1901.[5]


Geography


Grant City is located at 39°51′59″N 85°32′33″W.


References


  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Grant City, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. Hazzard, George (1906). Hazzard's History of Henry County, Indiana, 1822-1906. G. Hazzard, author and publisher. p. 929.
  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. The local post office..was called Snyder...
  5. "Henry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.


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