Cumback, Indiana

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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cumback, Indiana
  2. "Daviess County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  3. 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.


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