Peterson, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
40°48′47″N 85°00′53″W / 40.81306°N 85.01472°W / 40.81306; -85.01472[1]
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Peterson is an unincorporated community in Kirkland Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
Peterson was named for Smith Peterson, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad to the settlement.[3] A post office was established at Peterson in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.[4]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Peterson, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 261. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and named for Smith Peterson, a lawyer from nearby Decatur who obtained the right-of-way...
- ^ "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
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Municipalities and communities of Adams County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Decatur
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