Pleasant Lake, Indiana
Appearance
Pleasant Lake, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 41°34′31″N 85°00′58″W / 41.57528°N 85.01611°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Steuben |
Township | Steuben |
Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (DST) |
ZIP code | 46779 |
Area code | 260 |
FIPS code | 18-60534[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 441288 |
Pleasant Lake is an unincorporated community in Steuben Township, Steuben County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
History
Pleasant Lake was originally called Nipcondish, which means "pleasant waters." The town is named after the lake which is the focus of the town.
The Pleasant Lake post office has been in operation since 1851.[4]
Geography
Pleasant Lake is located at 41°34′31″N 85°00′58″W / 41.57528°N 85.01611°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Pleasant Lake, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
- ^ "Steuben County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 29, 2016.