Sandcut is an

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in Otter Creek Township,

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, in the

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. It is part of the

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. Little Gundy Creek flows on the southeastern side of Sandcut. Sandcut also has a volunteer fire department.

History

Sandcut was founded in 1927, and was so named because of its sandy soil.

Geography

Sandcut is located at the intersection of Rio Grande Avenue and Rosedale Road, at .

References

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