Pleasant Valley, Indiana
| Pleasant Valley | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 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°WCoordinates: 38°37′55″N 86°48′05″W / 38.63194°N 86.80139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Martin |
| Township | Center |
| Elevation[1] | 489 ft (149 m) |
| ZIP code | 47581 |
| FIPS code | 18-60635[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 451347 |
Pleasant Valley is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Martin County, Indiana.
History
Pleasant Valley contained a post office from 1850 until 1859.[3] The community was named from its scenic setting.[4]
Geography
Pleasant Valley is located at 38°37′55″N 86°48′05″W / 38.63194°N 86.80139°W along State Road 550 in the Hoosier National Forest.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 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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