Leiters Ford, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leiters Ford, Indiana
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The site of the former Erie Railroad depot site in Leiters Ford
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 Leiters Ford, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Leiters Ford, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Aubbeenaubbee |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| ZIP code |
46945
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| FIPS code | 18-42822 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830382 |
Leiters Ford is a small, unincorporated community in Indiana, United States. It is located in Fulton County, within Aubbeenaubbee Township.
An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government.
A Look Back at Leiters Ford
Leiters Ford got its name from a man named John Leiter. He was one of the first owners of the land where the community now stands.
The word "Ford" in the name comes from a special place on the Tippecanoe River. A ford is a shallow spot in a river where people and animals could cross easily. Imagine a time before bridges were common!
This community became more official when a post office was opened there in 1873. This meant people could send and receive mail right in Leiters Ford.
