Gravelton, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
41°26′09″N 85°55′27″W / 41.43583°N 85.92417°W / 41.43583; -85.92417[1]
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Gravelton is an unincorporated community in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
Gravelton was platted in 1876.[3] The name likely refers to the presence of a gravel pit.[4] A post office was established at Gravelton in 1876, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[5]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gravelton, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Royse, L. W. (1919). A Standard History of Kosciusko County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. pp. 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.
- ^ "Kosciusko County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
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Municipalities and communities of Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Goshen
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