Plato, Indiana

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

Plato, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Plato
Plato
Coordinates: 41°38′32″N 85°19′54″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLaGrange
TownshipBloomfield
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
ZIP code
46761
FIPS code18-60300[2]
GNIS feature ID441228

History

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]

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

Geography

Plato is located at 41°38′32″N 85°19′54″W.

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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. "LaGrange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 December 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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