County Kosciusko ZIP code 46502 Elevation 251 m | State Indiana FIPS code 18-02638 Local time Wednesday 3:17 AM | |
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Atwood is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana.
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Map of Atwood, IN 46580, USA
History
Originally named "Mount Ruska," Atwood was laid out as a village on September 29, 1857. It was an important trading point due to the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railway passing through its boundaries. By a petition of the citizens in 1865, the town's name was officially changed to Atwood.
Geography
Atwood is located at 41°15′39″N 85°58′31″W, near Hoffman Lake.
Schools
Atwood was home to the Atwood Greyhounds. Those who had attended Atwood Elementary now attend Warsaw Community High School.
Notable people
References
Atwood, Indiana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA