Luther, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
41°00′10″N 85°34′26″W / 41.00278°N 85.57389°W / 41.00278; -85.57389[1]
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Luther is an unincorporated community in Whitley and Huntington counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
It is located on Indiana State Road 5 between Huntington and South Whitley.
History
Luther was named after Myron Luther Pray, a local store owner.[2]
A post office was established at Luther in 1894, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Luther, Indiana
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for Myron Luther Pray, local storekeeper and first postmaster...
- ^ "Whitley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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County seat: Columbia City
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