Atwood, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Atwood, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Atwood
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Kosciusko
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Prairie
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:41.2608°N -85.9753°W
Elevation Ft:824
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46502
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-02638[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:430332

Atwood is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Originally named "Mount Ruska," Atwood was laid out as a village on September 29, 1857. It was an important trading point due to the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railway passing through its boundaries. By a petition of the citizens in 1865, the town's name was officially changed to Atwood.[2]

The post office at Atwood has been in operation since 1864.[3]

Geography

Atwood is located near Hoffman Lake.

Schools

Atwood was home to the Atwood Greyhounds. Those who had attended Atwood Elementary now attend Warsaw Community High School.

Notable people

Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
renowned anesthesiologist

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Book: Biographical and Historical Record of Kosciusko County, Indiana . Lewis Publishing Company . 1887 . 734.
  3. Web site: Kosciusko County . Jim Forte Postal History . June 5, 2017.