Gravelton, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Gravelton, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Gravelton
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Elkhart, Kosciusko
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Union, Jefferson
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:41.4358°N -85.9242°W
Elevation Ft:846
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46550
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-29052[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:435362

Gravelton is an unincorporated community in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Gravelton was platted in 1876.[2] The name likely refers to the presence of a gravel pit.[3] A post office was established at Gravelton in 1876, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[4]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Book: A Standard History of Kosciusko County, Indiana . Lewis Publishing Company . Royse, L. W. . 1919 . 376.
  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. 150. ...and apparently was named for a gravel pit once here..
  4. Web site: Kosciusko County . Jim Forte Postal History . June 7, 2017.