Pleasant Plain, Indiana
Pleasant Plain is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Huntington County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 40°41′48″N 85°32′43″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Huntington |
Township | Jefferson |
Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
ZIP code | 46792 |
FIPS code | 18-60570[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 449712 |
History
Pleasant Plain was founded in 1875.[3] It was likely named from its scenic setting.[4] A post office was established at Pleasant Plain in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[5]
Geography
Pleasant Plain is located at 40°41′48″N 85°32′43″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- History of Huntington County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Brant & Fuller. 1887. pp. 674.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 267. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...because of the beautiful location of the place.
- "Huntington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
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