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

Pleasant Plain, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Pleasant Plain
Pleasant Plain
Coordinates: 40°41′48″N 85°32′43″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHuntington
TownshipJefferson
Elevation
[1]
830 ft (250 m)
ZIP code
46792
FIPS code18-60570[2]
GNIS feature ID449712

History


Pleasant Plain was founded in 1875.[3] It was likely named from its scenic setting.[4] A post office was established at Pleasant Plain in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[5]


Geography


Pleasant Plain is located at 40°41′48″N 85°32′43″W.


References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. History of Huntington County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Brant & Fuller. 1887. pp. 674.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 267. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...because of the beautiful location of the place.
  5. "Huntington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 October 2014.


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