Plato, Indiana

Plato is an unincorporated community in Bloomfield Township, LaGrange County, Indiana.

Plato, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Plato is located in Indiana
Plato
Plato
Plato is located in the United States
Plato
Plato
Coordinates: 41°38′32″N 85°19′54″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLaGrange
TownshipBloomfield
Elevation
[1]
942 ft (287 m)
ZIP code
46761
FIPS code18-60300[2]
GNIS feature ID441228

History

A post office opened at Plato in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[3] The community was likely named for the philosopher Plato.[4]

Plato and the surrounding area is dedicated to farming with some artisan craft work. This barn is typical of many in the area.

Geography

Plato is located at 41°38′32″N 85°19′54″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "LaGrange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 266. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...apparently named for the ancient Greek philosopher...


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