Pleasant Valley, Martin County, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Pleasant Valley, Indiana
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Martin County
Pushpin Label:Pleasant Valley
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:Center
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.6319°N -86.8014°W
Elevation Ft:486
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47581
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-60635[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:451347

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

History

A post office was established at Pleasant Valley in 1850, and remained in operation until 1859.[2] The community was named from its scenic setting.[3]

Geography

Pleasant Valley is located along State Road 550 in the Hoosier National Forest.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: Martin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 2015.
  3. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 267. The name is subjectively descriptive..