Plevna is an

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in Liberty Township, Howard County,

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. It is part of the

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. Plevna is named after the Bulgarian town of

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(historically known as ''Plevna'' in English), which featured prominently in the news when the settlement was named.

Geography

Plevna is located at .

Economy

Although a small town, it does feature at least two businesses within the town limits.
Plevna Implement
is a farm and lawn equipment dealer selling the complete

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line, as well as

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combines, Versatile tractors and other short-lines of equipment, and the Hustler line of lawn mowers. It was formerly a dealer in

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, Oliver and

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equipment. Located across the street from Plevna Implement, i
Shrock's Dri-Gas
a bottled gas/

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dealer/distributor which also sells furnaces, fireplaces and heaters. Both Plevna Implement and Shrock's Dri-Gas were founded by members of the Shrock family.

Churches

The small town of Plevna is served by one church within the town limits, the Plevna Dunkard Brethren Church, part of the

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denomination.

References

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