Plato, Indiana

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Plato, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 41°38′32″N85°19′54″W / 41.64222°N 85.33167°W / 41.64222; -85.33167
Country United States
State Indiana
County LaGrange
Township Bloomfield
Elevation
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935 ft (285 m)
ZIP code
46761
FIPS code 18-60300 [2]
GNIS feature ID441228 [1]

Plato is an unincorporated community in Bloomfield Township, LaGrange County, Indiana.

History

Plato and the surrounding area is dedicated to farming with some artisan craft work. This barn is typical of many in the area. Plato, Indiana Barn.JPG
Plato and the surrounding area is dedicated to farming with some artisan craft work. This barn is typical of many in the area.

A post office opened at Plato in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. [3] The community was likely named for the philosopher Plato. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plato, Indiana
  2. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ "LaGrange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History . Indiana University Press. p.  266. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. ...apparently named for the ancient Greek philosopher...


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