Sevastopol, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Sevastopol, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Sevastopol
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Kosciusko
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Franklin
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:41.1292°N -86.0189°W
Elevation Ft:879
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46510
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-68760[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:443221

Sevastopol is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Kosciusko County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Sevastopol was platted in 1855.[2] Its name commemorates the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–55).[3] A post office was established at Sevastopol in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[4]

Geography

Sevastopol is located in the far southwest corner of the county, five miles from Mentone, seven from Burket, and 15 from Warsaw, the county seat.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: Biographical and Historical Record of Kosciusko County, Indiana . Lewis Publishing Company . 1887 . 731.
  3. Book: A Standard History of Kosciusko County, Indiana . Lewis Publishing Company . Royse, L. W. . 1919 . 379.
  4. Web site: Kosciusko County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 November 2014.