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.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Peabody, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- ^ 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...
- ^ "Whitley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 6, 2016.