Petersville, Indiana facts for kids
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Petersville, Indiana
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Bartholomew County's location in Indiana
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 Petersville, Indiana
Location in Bartholomew County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Clay |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47203
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| FIPS code | 18-59400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830315 |
Petersville is a small, unincorporated community located in Clay Township, within Bartholomew County, in the state of Indiana, United States. Being "unincorporated" means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
The Story of Petersville
Petersville has a short but interesting history. A long time ago, in 1873, a post office was opened here. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages.
The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1900. Petersville was named after the person who founded it, a man named Peter T. Blessing.
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