Mount Pleasant, Martin County, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Mount Pleasant
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Martin County
Pushpin Label:Mount Pleasant
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Martin County
Mapsize:120px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Martin
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Perry
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.6519°N -86.8922°W
Elevation Ft:594
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47553
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:439638

Mount Pleasant is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Mount Pleasant in 1824, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1862.[1] The name is likely descriptive.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 2015.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 230. Apparently, the name is commendatory..