Atwood, Indiana

Atwood is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

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.

The post office at Atwood has been in operation since 1864.

Geography
Atwood is located 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

 * Harold Achor; Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
 * Emery Andrew Rovenstine; renowned anesthesiologist