Michaelsville, Indiana

Michaelsville
Unincorporated community
Michaelsville
Coordinates: 40°31′25″N 85°42′07″W / 40.52361°N 85.70194°WCoordinates: 40°31′25″N 85°42′07″W / 40.52361°N 85.70194°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County Grant
Township Franklin
Elevation 850 ft (260 m)
ZIP code 46953
FIPS code 18-48730[1]
GNIS feature ID 439077[2]

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.[3] William Michael served as postmaster.[4]

Geography

Michaelsville is located at 40°31′25″N 85°42′07″W / 40.52361°N 85.70194°W.

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Michaelsville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. ↑ "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 217. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. William Michael was the first and only postmaster.