Peppertown, Indiana

Peppertown is an unincorporated community in Salt Creek Township, Franklin County, Indiana.

Peppertown, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Peppertown
Peppertown
Coordinates: 39°23′56″N 85°10′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFranklin
TownshipSalt Creek
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
ZIP code
47030
FIPS code18-58878[2]
GNIS feature ID441012

History

Peppertown was platted in 1859 by Fielding Berry.[3] It is named for August Pepper, who settled on the site in 1851.[4] August Pepper worked as a calico printer.[5]

Geography

Peppertown is located at 39°23′56″N 85°10′27″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. "Peppertown". Franklin County Historical Society. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  4. Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. pp. 172.
  5. Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. pp. 173.



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