Gravelton is an unincorporated community in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Gravelton, Indiana | |
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  Gravelton  Gravelton | |
| Coordinates: 41°26′09″N 85°55′27″W / 41.43583°N 85.92417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart, Kosciusko |
| Township | Union, Jefferson |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46550 |
| FIPS code | 18-29052[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 435362[1] |
History
Gravelton was platted in 1876.[3] The name likely refers to the presence of a gravel pit.[4] A post office was established at Gravelton in 1876, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[5]