Cates is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

in Fulton Township, Fountain County,

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, 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

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ted in 1903.

Geography

Cates is located between Kingman and Perrysville.

References

Unincorporated communities in Fountain County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{FountainCountyIN-geo-stub