Pleasant Valley is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Pleasant Valley, Indiana | |
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 Martin County's location in Indiana | |
  Pleasant Valley Location in Martin County | |
| Coordinates: 38°37′55″N 86°48′05″W / 38.63194°N 86.80139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Martin |
| Township | Center |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47581 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-60635[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 451347[1] |
History edit
A post office was established at Pleasant Valley in 1850, and remained in operation until 1859.[3] The community was named from its scenic setting.[4]
Geography edit
Pleasant Valley is located along State Road 550 in the Hoosier National Forest.
References edit
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pleasant Valley, Martin County, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- ^ 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.
The name is subjectively descriptive.
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