Peterson is an unincorporated community in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States.

Peterson is located on Alabama State Route 216, 8.6 miles (13.8 km) east-northeast of Tuscaloosa.

[2] Peterson has a post office with ZIP code 35478.

[3] Peterson was originally known as Peterson City, in honor of Charles M. Peterson, who purchased land in the surrounding area.

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