Peabody is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Whitley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. History Peabody was named after James Peabody, a local businessman. A post office was established at Peabody in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1923. Geography Peabody is located at . References Unincorporated communities in Whitley County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Fort Wayne, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area