Granger

/ˈɡɹeɪnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/name
High School
1

An English surname originating as an occupation for a granger (farm bailiff).

2

A city in Dallas County and Polk County, Iowa; named for railroad official C. T. Granger.

3

A town in Allegany County, New York state; named for American politician and Postmaster General Francis Granger.

4

A township and unincorporated community in Medina County, Ohio; named for American politician and Postmaster General Gideon Granger, son of Francis Granger.

5

A city in Yakima County, Washington; named for Washington Irrigation Company superintendent Walter Granger.

6

A town in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.

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