Luther, Indiana
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| 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[1] |
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] It was commonly known as "Sawdust Hill".[3] The general store operated until 1925, when it was destroyed by fire.[4] A creamery was established in 1904,[5][6] but was affected by the bankruptcy of one of the partners, general store owner Myron L. Pray, and closed the same year.[7][8]
A post office was established at Luther in 1894, and it remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3][9] Luther Rural Telephone company was incorporated in 1902,[3] to establish and maintain telephone services in Whitley, Huntington, Wabash and Kosciusko counties, with the central office in Luther.[10][11] The switchboard was moved across the county line into Huntington County in 1907.[12]
The Centenary United Brethren Church, north of Luther, was established in 1874.[13][14]
The first horseless carriage in Huntington County was reputedly built in about 1850, by a schoolteacher living near where the town of Luther later stood.[15]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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.
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Kaler, Samuel P; Maring, Richard H. (1907). History of Whitley County, Indiana. Indiana: B. F. Bowen & Company. Search this book on
- ↑ "Arson Charge Against Loe". The Huntington Herald. Aug 8, 1925. p. 1. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "The Luther Creamery". The Huntington Herald. Apr 16, 1904. p. 10. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "The town of Luther, Whitley county ..." Farmers' Guide. Guide Publishing Company. 16: 251. 1904. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "Bankruptcy case causes much concern". Huntington Weekly Herald. Jul 22, 1904. p. 4. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "O.N. Snoder named trustee". Daily News-Democrat. Aug 1, 1904. p. 1. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "Whitley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ↑ "Luther Rural Telephone Company". Daily News-Democrat. Feb 17, 1902. p. 4. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "Indiana Industries". The Indianapolis Journal. Mar 8, 1902. p. 3. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "Luther Telephone Notes". Daily News-Democrat. Feb 7, 1907. p. 8. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "Centenary Church". The Huntington Herald. Aug 16, 1924. p. 6. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "Revival Services". The Huntington Herald. Dec 6, 1923. p. 6. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "First Auto in County. John Bounty, School Teacher, Early Chauffeur. His Home near Luther." Daily News-Democrat. Sep 23, 1905. p. 9. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
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