Peterson, Indiana

Peterson
Unincorporated community

Adams County's location in Indiana
Peterson

Location in Adams County

Coordinates: 40°48′47″N 85°00′53″W / 40.81306°N 85.01472°WCoordinates: 40°48′47″N 85°00′53″W / 40.81306°N 85.01472°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County Adams
Township Kirkland
Elevation[1] 817 ft (249 m)
ZIP code 46733
FIPS code 18-59382[2]
GNIS feature ID 441058

Peterson is an unincorporated community in Kirkland Township, Adams County, Indiana, United States.

History

Peterson was named for Smith Peterson, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad to the settlement.[3] From 1880 to 1940 it had a Post Office.[4]

Geography

Peterson is located at 40°48′47″N 85°00′53″W / 40.81306°N 85.01472°W.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ 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...
  4. ↑ "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.