Grantsburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Grantsburg
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 Grantsburg, Indiana
Location in Crawford County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Crawford |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| ZIP code |
47123
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| FIPS code | 18-28908 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830347 |
Grantsburg is a small community located in Crawford County, Indiana. It's what's called an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government. It's also a census-designated place, which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts it as a specific area for statistics.
Grantsburg's Story
How Grantsburg Started
Grantsburg was first planned and settled in the year 1854. This is when the community officially began to take shape.
Early Post Office Days
Also in 1854, Grantsburg got its own post office. At first, people spelled the town's name as Grantsburgh. One of the very first people to be in charge of the post office was named John V. Grant.
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