page_title: Plato, Indiana
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Plato, Indiana / History
caption_attribution_description: English: This barn is located the western outskirts of Plato, Indiana, along the south side of U.S. Route 20 in LaGrange County.
context_page_description: Plato is an unincorporated community in Bloomfield Township, LaGrange County, Indiana.
context_section_description: A post office opened at Plato in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. The community was likely named for the philosopher Plato.
caption: Plato and the surrounding area is dedicated to farming with some artisan craft work.  This barn is typical of many in the area.
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