Pleasant, Indiana facts for kids
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Pleasant, Indiana
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 Pleasant, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Pleasant, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Switzerland |
| Township | Pleasant |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47043
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441232 |
Pleasant is a small place in Switzerland County, Indiana, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not an official town or city with its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Pleasant Township.
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History of Pleasant
Early Days and the Post Office
Pleasant had a post office that opened in 1829. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. Back then, this was a very important way for people to communicate with others far away.
The post office in Pleasant stayed open for many years. It helped the community connect with the rest of the country. However, it eventually closed down in 1917.
Where is Pleasant?
Finding Pleasant on a Map
Pleasant is located in a specific spot in Switzerland County. You can find it where two main roads meet. These roads are called State Road 250 and State Road 129.
An intersection is where two roads cross each other. This makes Pleasant easy to locate if you are traveling by car.
