Michaelsville, Indiana
Michaelsville is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Grant County, Indiana.
Michaelsville, Indiana | |
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  Michaelsville  Michaelsville | |
| Coordinates: 40°31′25″N 85°42′07″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] |
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.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Michaelsville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
- "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 12, 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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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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