Scott, Indiana

Scott is a small unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, LaGrange County, Indiana.

Scott, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Scott
Scott
Coordinates: 41°44′30″N 85°33′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLaGrange
TownshipVan Buren
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
ZIP code
46565
FIPS code18-68418[2]
GNIS feature ID443137

History

Scott, originally called Van Buren, was platted in 1833.[3] A post office called Scott opened in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[4]

Geography

Scott is located at 41°44′30″N 85°33′22″W on the Pigeon River near the Indiana Toll Road, just about a mile south of the state border with Michigan.

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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. Counties of LaGrange and Noble, Indiana: Historical and Biographical. F.A. Battey & Company. 1882. p. 183.
  4. "LaGrange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 December 2014.



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