Granville, Delaware County, Indiana facts for kids
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Granville
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A historical marker in the center of the community
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 Granville, Delaware County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Granville, Delaware County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Niles |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| ZIP code |
47338
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| FIPS code | 18-28926 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435332 |
Granville is a small, unincorporated community located in Niles Township, Delaware County, Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the larger county or township.
History
Granville was established a long time ago, in the year 1836. The community was given its name in honor of Granville Hastings. He was an important person in the area during that time. Mr. Hastings owned several businesses in the region.
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