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 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cauthron
- ↑ Cauthron from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Scott County, Arkansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Arkansas highlighting Scott County | |
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| Other unincorporated communities | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
34°55′16″N 94°17′49″W / 34.921°N 94.297°W
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