Peterson, Indiana
Peterson is an unincorporated community in Kirkland Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Peterson was named for Smith Peterson, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad to the settlement. A post office was established at Peterson in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Peterson, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ 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 August 26, 2014.
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