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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Luther, Indiana

Luther is an unincorporated community in Whitley and Huntington counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

It is located on Indiana State Road 5 between Huntington and South Whitley.

History

Luther was named after Myron Luther Pray, a local store owner.

A post office was established at Luther in 1894, and it remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Luther, Indiana
  2. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for Myron Luther Pray, local storekeeper and first postmaster...
  3. ^ "Whitley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 5, 2016.