Plato, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Plato, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Plato
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:LaGrange
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Bloomfield
Coordinates:41.6422°N -85.3317°W
Elevation Ft:935
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46761
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-60300[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:441228

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

History

A post office opened at Plato in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[2] The community was likely named for the philosopher Plato.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: LaGrange County . Jim Forte Postal History . 9 December 2014.
  3. 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. 266. ...apparently named for the ancient Greek philosopher....