Blooming Grove, Indiana Explained

Blooming Grove is an unincorporated community in Blooming Grove Township, Franklin County, Indiana.

History

Blooming Grove was platted in 1816.[1] The community took its name from Blooming Grove Township.[2] A post office was established at Blooming Grove in 1832, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3]

References

  1. Book: History of Franklin County, Indiana . Windmill Publications . Reifel, August Jacob . 1915 . 141.
  2. Web site: Blooming Grove . Franklin County Historical Society . 23 July 2015.
  3. Web site: Blooming Grove had 2 gas stations at one time, a grocery store Fritz grocery and a grade school that housed grades 1 through 8. The community currently still has an automotive shop. It also has the Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire Department which opened in 1966 and is still in operation today. . Franklin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 8 September 2014.

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