
Grant County
Area
414.90 sq mi
Population
66,944
Density
159/sq mi
County Seat
Marion
Events
Quilters Hall Of Fame Celebration
July
July
Van Buren Popcorn 50th Annual Festival
August
August
James Dean Festival
September
September
Mississinewa 1812
October
October
Walkway of Lights
December
December
Top Employers
General Motors
Walmart Distribution Center
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion General Hospital
VA Northern Indiana Health Care System
Notable Residents
Jim Davis
Creator of Garfield
Creator of Garfield
James Dean
Actor
Actor
Trivia
Grant County is the birthplace of Hollywood icon and legend, James Dean.
For decades, Marion has been called the “Christmas City” for its renowned annual Walkway of Lights display.
Mississinewa 1812 is the largest War of 1812 living history event in the United States.
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