Coats Spring is an unincorporated community in Logan Township, Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
The community was named for James Coates, who started a mineral spa at Coats Spring in 1867.[2]
A post office was established at Coats Spring in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coats Spring, Indiana
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 99. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and James Coates opened a resort in 1867.
- ^ "Pike County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
Municipalities and communities of Pike County, Indiana, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| City |  | |
| Towns | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
| Other communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
 | This Pike County, Indiana location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
This page was last edited on 23 July 2023, at 15:14