Cauthron, Arkansas

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. 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 7 July 2019.


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