Grant City, Indiana
Grant City is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Henry County, Indiana.
History
Grant City was platted in October 1868. 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. The post office once located at Grant City was called Snyder. This post office operated from 1888 until 1901.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grant City, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Hazzard, George (1906). Hazzard's History of Henry County, Indiana, 1822-1906. G. Hazzard, author and publisher. p. 929.
- ^ 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.
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- ^ "Henry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
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