Cates, Indiana

Cates is an unincorporated community in Fulton Township, Fountain County, Indiana. Estimated population is 125.

Cates, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Fountain County's location in Indiana
Cates
Location in Fountain County
Coordinates: 39°59′48″N 87°20′16″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFountain
TownshipFulton
Elevation
643 ft (196 m)
ZIP code
47952
FIPS code18-10900[1]
GNIS feature ID432236[2]

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 at 39°59′48″N 87°20′16″W between Kingman and Perrysville.

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References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Cates, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. "Fountain County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  4. 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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