Cato, Indiana

Cato is an unincorporated community in Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Cato in 1894, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] According to Ronald L. Baker, the community may be named after Cato, New York.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cato, Indiana
  2. "Pike County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 5 October 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
  3. 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. ...possibly is a transfer name from New York.

Coordinates: 38°26′12″N 87°11′08″W / 38.43667°N 87.18556°W / 38.43667; -87.18556

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