Grayford, Indiana
| Grayford | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Grayford | |
| Coordinates: 38°57′46″N 85°34′27″W / 38.96278°N 85.57417°WCoordinates: 38°57′46″N 85°34′27″W / 38.96278°N 85.57417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jennings |
| Township | Vernon |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| ZIP code | 47265 |
| FIPS code | 18-29070[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 435371[2] |
Grayford is an unincorporated community in Vernon Township, Jennings County, Indiana.
The first post office in Grayford was called Butler's Switch.[3] It was established in 1875, and was renamed Grayford in 1889. The post office closed in 1922.[4]
Geography
Grayford is located at 38°57′46″N 85°34′27″W / 38.96278°N 85.57417°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Grayford, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 150. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
A post office was established as Butlers Switch...
- ↑ "Jennings County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
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