Grant County facts for kids

Grant County is a name used for many different places, mostly counties, in the United States. When you see a name like "Grant County," it can be confusing because there are so many of them! This page helps you find the specific Grant County you might be looking for.

Most of these counties are named after important people in American history. A very famous person often honored this way is Ulysses S. Grant, who was a general during the American Civil War and later became the 18th President of the United States. Many places were named after him to remember his contributions.

In the United States, a county is a part of a state, usually smaller than the state itself, that helps organize local government. It's like a smaller district within a state.

Where are the Grant Counties?

There are 15 counties named Grant County in different states across the United States. There is also one parish named Grant Parish. A parish in Louisiana is the same as a county in other states.

Here is a list of all the places named Grant County or Grant Parish:

• Grant County, Arkansas
• Grant County, Indiana
• Grant County, Kansas
• Grant County, Kentucky
• Grant County, Minnesota
• Grant County, Nebraska
• Grant County, New Mexico
• Grant County, North Dakota
• Grant County, Oklahoma
• Grant County, Oregon
• Grant County, South Dakota
• Grant County, Washington
• Grant County, West Virginia
• Grant County, Wisconsin
• Grant Parish, Louisiana

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In Spanish: Condado de Grant para niños