Pleasant Plain, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Pleasant Plain, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Pleasant Plain
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Huntington
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Jefferson
Coordinates:40.6967°N -85.5453°W
Elevation Ft:837
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46792
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-60570[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:449712

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

History

Pleasant Plain was founded in 1875.[2] It was likely named due to its scenic setting.[3] A post office was established at Pleasant Plain in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[4]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: History of Huntington County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present . Brant & Fuller . 1887 . 674.
  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. 267. ...because of the beautiful location of the place..
  4. Web site: Huntington County . Jim Forte Postal History . 18 October 2014.