Peterson, Indiana

Peterson is an unincorporated community in Kirkland Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Peterson, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Adams County's location in Indiana
Peterson
Location in Adams County
Coordinates: 40°48′47″N 85°00′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyAdams
TownshipKirkland
Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46733
FIPS code18-59382[2]
GNIS feature ID441058

History

Peterson was named for Smith Peterson, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad to the settlement.[4] A post office was established at Peterson in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.[5]

Geography

Peterson is located at 40°48′47″N 85°00′53″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. "Peterson, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  4. 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...
  5. "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.



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