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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Plato, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 41°38′32″N 85°19′54″W / 41.64222°N 85.33167°W / 41.64222; -85.33167
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLaGrange
TownshipBloomfield
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
ZIP code46761
FIPS code18-60300
GNIS feature ID441228

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.

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

References

  1. ^ 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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County seat: LaGrange
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