Peabody, Indiana

Peabody is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Whitley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Peabody, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Whitley County's location in Indiana
Peabody
Location of Peabody in Whitley County
Coordinates: 41°05′07″N 85°29′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWhitley
TownshipWashington
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46725
Area code(s)260
FIPS code18-58536[2]
GNIS feature ID440953

History

Peabody was named after James Peabody, a local businessman.[4]

A post office was established at Peabody in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1923.[5]

Geography

Peabody is located at 41°05′07″N 85°29′22″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Peabody, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 258. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for local businessman James Peabody...
  5. "Whitley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 July 2016.



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