Saint Peter, Indiana facts for kids
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Saint Peter, Indiana
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 Saint Peter, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Saint Peter, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| Township | Highland |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| ZIP code |
47012
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| FIPS code | 18-67230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 442794 |
Saint Peter is a small, unincorporated community located in Highland Township, within Franklin County, Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county or township.
The Story of Saint Peter
Saint Peter was first planned and settled in the year 1853. Many of the first people to move to this area were from Germany. These German settlers built a large Catholic church, which became a very important part of the community's life.
Mail Service in Saint Peter
A post office was opened in Saint Peter in 1849. This office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It was an important service for the community for many years. The post office stayed open until 1906, when it finally closed down.
