Grant City, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Grant City, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Grant City
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Henry
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Wayne
Coordinates:	39.8664°N -85.5425°W
Elevation Ft:	1014
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	47384
Blank Name:	FIPS code
Blank Info:	18-28890^[1]
Blank1 Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:	435319

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

History

Grant City was platted in October 1868.^[2] 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.^[3] This post office operated from 1888 until 1901.^[4]

References

1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
2. Book: Hazzard, George. Hazzard's History of Henry County, Indiana, 1822-1906. 1906. G. Hazzard, author and publisher. 929.
3. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 149. The local post office..was called Snyder....
4. Web site: Henry County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 2015.