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
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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...
- ↑ "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
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