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Peoga is an unincorporated community in Brown and Johnson counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Peoga, Indiana | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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| Coordinates: 39°20′35″N 86°08′39″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Brown, Johnson |
| Township | Hamblen, Hensley |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46181 |
| FIPS code | 18-58824[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 441007 |
History
A post office was established at Peoga in 1898, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[4] According to one source, Peoga is believed to be derived from an Indian word meaning "village".[5]
Geography
Peoga is located at 39°20′35″N 86°08′39″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Peoga, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 259. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...some villagers have claimed that Peoga is a Native American word for "village"
External links
Media related to Peoga, Indiana at Wikimedia Commons
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