Pettit is a small

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in Perry Township, Tippecanoe County,

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History

A post office was established at Pettit in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.

Geography

Pettit is located in Perry Township at an elevation of 673 feet.

References

WP:USCITY Unincorporated communities in Tippecanoe County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Lafayette metropolitan area, Indiana {{TippecanoeCountyIN-geo-stub