Luther, Indiana
Luther, Indiana | |
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![]() ![]() Luther Luther, as seen in a map of Whitley County | |
Coordinates: 41°00′12″N 85°34′26″W / 41.00333°N 85.57389°WCoordinates: 41°00′12″N 85°34′26″W / 41.00333°N 85.57389°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Whitley, Huntington |
Township | Cleveland, Warren |
Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46787 |
Area code(s) | 260 |
GNIS feature ID | 438413 |
Luther is an unincorporated community in Whitley and Huntington counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
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.[3]
A post office was established at Luther in 1894, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[4]
Geography[]
Luther is located at 41°00′12″N 85°34′26″W / 41.00333°N 85.57389°W.
References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ "Luther, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
- ^ 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 5 July 2016.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Whitley County, Indiana
- Unincorporated communities in Huntington County, Indiana
- Unincorporated communities in Indiana
- Northeast Indiana geography stubs