In a message dated 12/1/99 6:20:26 AM Central Standard Time, reblady@flash.net writes: Does anyone on the list know about the history of how the town of Landess, Indiana was named? I am researching my Landess family. I know they were born in Indiana but do not as yet have a county. >> Sharon, from The History of Grant County - page 437 - "Landesville (sp) was laid out April 27, 1882. William Landess has a general store. There is a barber shop, a saw-mill, and the usual showing at a railroad station; also a postoffice." Also, on page 437 - "Dr. G. A. Landess came here in 1883." Good luck in your search! Judy Oklahoma City