Normal, Indiana

Normal is an unincorporated community in Grant County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

The first post office opened at Normal, in 1852, was called Slash.[2] The post office was renamed Normal in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Normal, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 244. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. A post office established as Slash on September 27, 1852...
  3. "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.



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