Cauthron, Arkansas

"Cauthron" redirects here. For the American judge, see Robin J. Cauthron.

Cauthron is an unincorporated community in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas.[1]

History

Cauthron was founded in the 1870s, and named after Joe Cauthron, a local judge.[2] A variant name was "Piney".[1] A post office called Cauthron was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1973.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cauthron
  2. ^ Cauthron from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2019.

34°55′16″N 94°17′49″W / 34.921°N 94.297°W / 34.921; -94.297


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