Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
| Cates, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community and Census-designated place | |
 Fountain County's location in Indiana | |
  CatesLocation in Fountain County | |
| Coordinates: 39°59′56″N 87°20′12″W / 39.99889°N 87.33667°W / 39.99889; -87.33667 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fountain |
| Township | Fulton |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| ZIP code | 47952 |
| FIPS code | 18-10900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830371 |
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. Cates was platted in 1903.
Geography
Cates is located between Kingman and Perrysville.
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau delineated Cates as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.
References
- ^ 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.
- "2022 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
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| County seat: Covington | ||
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