Pleasant Plain, Indiana

Pleasant Plain is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Huntington County, Indiana.

Pleasant Plain, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Pleasant Plain is located in Indiana
Pleasant Plain
Pleasant Plain
Pleasant Plain is located in the United States
Pleasant Plain
Pleasant Plain
Coordinates: 40°41′48″N 85°32′43″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHuntington
TownshipJefferson
Elevation
[1]
830 ft (250 m)
ZIP code
46792
FIPS code18-60570[2]
GNIS feature ID449712

History

Pleasant Plain was founded in 1875.[3] It was likely named due to 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
  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. History of Huntington County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Brant & Fuller. 1887. pp. 674.
  4. 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.
  5. "Huntington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 18, 2014.


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