Peterson is an unincorporated community in Kirkland Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

[1] Peterson was named for Smith Peterson, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad to the settlement.

[3] A post office was established at Peterson in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.

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