Granger, Indiana
Granger: Census-designated place in St. Joseph County, Indiana
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Granger is a city located in the county of Saint Joseph in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Granger is a census-designated place in Clay and Harris townships, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 30,465 at the 2010 census. Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation and the South Bend Community School Corporation maintain the public schools in the area.
The town has a golf course and an indoor water park, which was built in 2005 by developers who were involved with Granger from its inception as a subdivision in 1885. The original name for this community was "Lincoln," after President Abraham Lincoln; however, there already was another community named Lincoln in Indiana at that time (now known as Lincolnton).
In its early years the town grew slowly with several commercial buildings being built along Main Street (now State Road 933). In 1890, there were only five houses in town. But growth accelerated during the next decade. By 1900 there were 200 residents, and by 1915 that number had nearly doubled to 400. The population reached 1,000 by 1920, and 2,000 by 1930. The Great Depression hit Granger hard; by 1940 its population had fallen back down to 1,500. However
The name "Granger" was chosen to honor an early resident named Isaac Granger whose family owned most of the land around what would become Granger. It was incorporated as a town on January 7, 1907 by an act of the Indiana General Assembly; it adopted its present form of government on April 1, 1963 through another act of the legislature.
Quick Facts about Granger
| Population : | 30,465 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Saint Joseph County |
| Postal code : | 46530 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 574 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.01% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.99% |
| Altitude : | 801 feet / 244 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 00:14:12 (22nd December 2024) |
Geography
Granger is located at 41°45'12"N 86°6'39"W (41.7533800, -86.1108400).
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Schools in Granger
College & universities near Granger, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 460109 | Ross Medical Education Center-Granger | Granger (IN) | 46530 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Granger, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| SJM | St. Joseph | 410 1/2 Vine Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Granger
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Granger Post Office | Granger (IN) | 46530 |
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- Granger , Washington human settlement in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America with a population of 3,882 people.
- Granger , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 1,631 people.
- Granger , Texas City in Williamson County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,514 people.
- Granger , Wyoming town in Wyoming with a population of 128 people.
- Granger , Missouri human settlement in Scotland County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 34 people.
Other cities in Saint Joseph County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Joseph County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend | 101,868 | The most populous city in St. |
| Mishawaka | 50,312 | The most populous city in St. |
| Olive | 3,233 | Unincorporated community in St. |
| Gulivoire Park | 3,033 | Census-designated place in St. |
| Osceola | 2,486 | Human settlement in St. |
| Walkerton | 2,250 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| New Carlisle | 2,150 | Human settlement in St. |
| North Liberty | 1,909 | Human settlement in St. |
| Lakeville | 799 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Roseland | 635 | Town in Indiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Granger distances to largest Indiana cities
