Michaelsville, Indiana
Michaelsville, Indiana | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Michaelsville 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
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Michaelsville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ↑ 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.
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