Peabody, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peabody, Indiana
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Whitley County's location in Indiana
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 Peabody, Indiana
Location in Whitley County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Whitley |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | About 15 to 23 people. |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46725
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-58536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440953 |
Peabody is a small, unincorporated community located in Whitley County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in. Peabody is part of Washington Township.
History
Peabody got its name from a local businessman named James Peabody. He was an important person in the area when the community was being formed.
Post Office Days
A post office was opened in Peabody in 1883. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. It was a very important service for the community back then. The post office stayed open for many years before it closed down in 1923.
Geography
Peabody is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 41°05′07″N 85°29′22″W / 41.08528°N 85.48944°W. This means it's in the northern part of Indiana, within Whitley County. The community is about 253 meters (or 830 feet) above sea level.
