Peerless, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Peerless, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Peerless
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lawrence
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Marshall
Coordinates:38.9244°N -86.5033°W
Elevation Ft:558
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47421
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-58590[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:451325

Peerless is an unincorporated community in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

History

Peerless was platted in 1891.[2] It took its name after a nearby quarry of the same name.[3] A post office opened at Peerless in 1894, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1932.[4]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions . B.F. Bowen . 1914 . 206.
  3. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 258. ...named for the local Peerless quarry..
  4. Web site: Lawrence County . Jim Forte Postal History . 31 December 2014.