Cumback, Indiana

Cumback is an unincorporated community in Daviess County, Indiana, in the United States.^[1]

History

A post office was established at Cumback in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.^[2] The community was named for William Cumback, a U.S. Representative from Indiana.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cumback, Indiana
↑ "Daviess County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 107. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and named for Hoosier politician William Cumback.

Municipalities and communities of Daviess County, Indiana, United States

County seat: Washington

City	Washington

Towns	Alfordsville Cannelburg Elnora Montgomery Odon Plainville

Townships	Barr Bogard Elmore Harrison Madison Reeve Steele Van Buren Veale Washington

CDP	Raglesville

Other unincorporated communities	Black Oak Capehart Cornettsville Corning Cumback Epsom Farlen Glendale Graham Hudsonville Jordan Lettsville Maysville Pennyville Sandy Hook South Washington Thomas Waco

Coordinates: 38°33′31″N 87°08′51″W / 38.55861°N 87.14750°W / 38.55861; -87.14750

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