Michaelsville, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Michaelsville, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Michaelsville
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Grant
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Franklin
Coordinates:	40.5236°N -85.7019°W
Elevation Ft:	850
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	46953
Blank Name:	FIPS code
Blank Info:	18-48730^[1]
Blank1 Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:	439077

Michaelsville is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Grant County, Indiana.

History

Michaelsville once contained a post office, called Michael, which operated from 1892 until 1902.^[2] William Michael served as postmaster.^[3]

References

1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
2. Web site: Grant County . Jim Forte Postal History . 12 September 2014.
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. 217. William Michael was the first and only postmaster..