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

Peerless, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Peerless
Peerless
Coordinates: 38°55′28″N 86°30′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipMarshall
Elevation
[1]
561 ft (171 m)
ZIP code
47421
FIPS code18-58590[2]
GNIS feature ID451325

History


Peerless was platted in 1891.[3] It took its name after a nearby quarry of the same name.[4] A post office opened at Peerless in 1894, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1932.[5]


Geography


Peerless is located at 38°55′28″N 86°30′12″W.


References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp. 206.
  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 the local Peerless quarry.
  5. "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 December 2014.


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