title: Leatherwood, Indiana
text: # Leatherwood, Indiana
  
  Leatherwood is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
  
  ## History
  
  A post office was established at Leatherwood in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1894. The community took its name from nearby Leatherwood Branch creek.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Leatherwood is located at 39°45′06″N 87°17′07″W﻿ / ﻿39.75167°N 87.28528°W﻿ / 39.75167; -87.28528.
  
  