Peerless, Indiana
| Peerless | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Peerless | |
| Coordinates: 38°55′28″N 86°30′12″W / 38.92444°N 86.50333°WCoordinates: 38°55′28″N 86°30′12″W / 38.92444°N 86.50333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Marshall |
| Elevation[1] | 561 ft (171 m) |
| ZIP code | 47421 |
| FIPS code | 18-58590[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 451325 |
Peerless is an unincorporated community in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
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 / 38.92444°N 86.50333°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. p. 206.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
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