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Peabody, Indiana

Peabody is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Whitley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Peabody was named after James Peabody, a local businessman.

A post office was established at Peabody in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1923.

Geography

Peabody is located at 41°05′07″N 85°29′22″W / 41.08528°N 85.48944°W / 41.08528; -85.48944.

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. ^ "Peabody, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  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 local businessman James Peabody...
  5. ^ "Whitley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 6, 2016.