Scott, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Scott, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Scott
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:LaGrange
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Van Buren
Coordinates:41.7428°N -85.5578°W
Elevation Ft:840
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46565
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-68418[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2830438

Scott is a small unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, LaGrange County, Indiana.

History

Scott, originally called Van Buren, was platted in 1833.[2] A post office called Scott opened in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]

Geography

Scott is located on the Pigeon River near the Indiana Toll Road, just about a mile south of the state border with Michigan.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: Counties of LaGrange and Noble, Indiana: Historical and Biographical . F.A. Battey & Company . 1882 . 183.
  3. Web site: LaGrange County . Jim Forte Postal History . 9 December 2014.