Cates, Indiana
Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
39°59′56″N 87°20′12″W / 39.99889°N 87.33667°W / 39.99889; -87.3366747952
Cates is an unincorporated community in Fulton Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States. Estimated population is 125.
History
A post office was established at Cates in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1984.[3] Cates was platted in 1903.[4]
Geography
Cates is located between Kingman and Perrysville.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cates, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Fountain County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 89. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The village was platted on May 23, 1903.
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Municipalities and communities of Fountain County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Covington
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