Peppertown, Indiana

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Peppertown, Indiana
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFranklin
TownshipSalt Creek
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
ZIP code
47030
FIPS code18-58878[2]
GNIS feature ID441012

Peppertown is an unincorporated community in Salt Creek Township, Franklin County, Indiana.

History

Peppertown was platted in 1859 by Fielding Berry.[3] It is named for August Pepper, who settled on the site in 1851.[4] August Pepper worked as a calico printer.[5]

Geography

Peppertown is located at 39°23′56″N 85°10′27″W / 39.39889°N 85.17417°W / 39.39889; -85.17417.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "Peppertown". Franklin County Historical Society. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  4. ^ Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. p. 172.
  5. ^ Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. p. 173.