Welcome to Grandin ...
The city of Grandin is located in the Missouri Ozarks.
Grandin is located in Carter County<1>.
The location of Grandin has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Grandin, you might consider that their post office opened in 1887.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Grandin has a population of 231 people<3> (see below for details).
The community of Grandin is 580 feet [177 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Grandin lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Grandin: (573)
The ZIP code for Grandin: 63943<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Grandin had an population of 231 people. This is a decrease of 4.94% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 2.12% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Grandin had a population of 243 people. This makes Grandin the county's 3rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 243 people, the population of Grandin increased 2.97% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 236 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Grandin.
Communities Also Named Grandin ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Grandin - they are located in Florida, New Jersey, North Carolina and North Dakota.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Grandin.
Communities near Grandin ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Grandin.
- Doniphan
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doniphan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doniphan
- Doniphan is located in Ripley County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,919 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Doniphan <6>
- Van Buren
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Van Buren have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van Buren
- Van Buren is located in Carter County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 798 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Van Buren <6>
- Ellsinore
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellsinore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellsinore
- Ellsinore is located in Carter County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 426 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellsinore <6>
- Williamsville
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsville
- Williamsville is located in Wayne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 327 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamsville <6>
- Mill Spring
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Spring
- Mill Spring is located in Wayne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 175 people
- Bennett
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennett
- Bennett is located in Ripley County
- Chicopee
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chicopee
- Chicopee is located in Carter County
- Briar
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest) - Fairdealing
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairdealing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairdealing
- Fairdealing is located in Ripley County
- Gamburg
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Grandin. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Grandin.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Grandin. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Grandin.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Grandin. See our Newspapers Page for Grandin.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Grandin ...
Looking for more information about Grandin? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Grandin, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Grandin.
Adding Grandin to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Grandin in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Grandin was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Grandin post office opened in 1887.
We also found Grandin in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Grandin.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Grandin. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Carter, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Grandin. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Grandin - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Grandin). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Grandin or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |