Peerless is an

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in Marshall Township, Lawrence County,

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History

Peerless was

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ted in 1891. It took its name after a nearby quarry of the same name. A post office opened at Peerless in 1894, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1932.

Geography

Peerless is located at .

References

Unincorporated communities in Lawrence County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{LawrenceCountyIN-geo-stub