McGrawsville, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
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McGrawsville is an unincorporated community in Clay and Harrison townships, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
McGrawsville, Indiana | |
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  McGrawsville Location within Indiana  McGrawsville Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 40°37′49″N 86°00′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Clay, Harrison |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46911 |
| FIPS code | 18-45756[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 438876[1] |
History
McGrawsville was established as a depot on the Pan Handle Railroad. It was named for Nelson McGraw, who opened a small store on the site two years before the railroad was built.[3] In 1887, McGrawsville contained one general store, a blacksmith shop, and a church.[4] A post office was established at McGrawsville in 1867, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.[5]
Geography
McGrawsville is located the intersection of Miami County roads S 300E and E 950S. It lies on the former Conrail railroad line (previously the Pennsylvania/Penn Central railroads).
Economy
Current and former businesses in McGrawsville include Overman-Waters Company, Worl's Grocery, and the McGrawsville Feed & Grain Inc.[citation needed]
