Peerless, Indiana

Peerless is an unincorporated community in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

Peerless, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Peerless is located in Indiana
Peerless
Peerless
Peerless is located in the United States
Peerless
Peerless
Coordinates: 38°55′28″N 86°30′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipMarshall
Elevation
[1]
561 ft (171 m)
ZIP code
47421
FIPS code18-58590[2]
GNIS feature ID451325

History

Peerless was platted in 1891.[3] It took its name after a nearby quarry of the same name.[4] A post office opened at Peerless in 1894, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1932.[5]

Geography

Peerless is located at 38°55′28″N 86°30′12″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp. 206.
  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 the local Peerless quarry.
  5. "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 31, 2014.


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