Mount Pleasant, Perry County, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant, Perry County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Mount Pleasant, Perry County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47520
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451251 |
Mount Pleasant is a small, quiet place in Indiana, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Union Township, within Perry County.
A Look Back in Time
Mount Pleasant has a simple but interesting history. The community got its name because of its location. "Mount Pleasant" means it's a nice place located on high ground, or a "lofty elevation."
The Old Post Office
A very important part of any community's history is its post office. A post office was first opened in Mount Pleasant in 1869. This was a central spot where people could send and receive letters and packages. It connected the community to the rest of the world. The post office served the people of Mount Pleasant for many years, finally closing its doors in 1943.
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Mount Pleasant, Indiana
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The old Post Office & General Store
