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
Adams County's location in Indiana
Peterson is located in Adams County, Indiana
Peterson
Peterson
Location in Adams County
Coordinates: 40°48′47″N 85°00′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyAdams
TownshipKirkland
Elevation
[1]
817 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.

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. "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 August 26, 2014.


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