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Sevastopol, Indiana

Sevastopol is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Kosciusko County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Sevastopol was platted in 1855. Its name commemorates the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–55). A post office was established at Sevastopol in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.

Geography

Sevastopol is located in the far southwest corner of the county, five miles from Mentone, seven from Burket, and 15 from Warsaw, the county seat.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sevastopol, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ Biographical and Historical Record of Kosciusko County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. 1887. p. 731.
  4. ^ Royse, L. W. (1919). A Standard History of Kosciusko County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 379.
  5. ^ "Kosciusko County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 25, 2014.