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Quick facts for kids Cabot, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Cabot, Pennsylvania Location in Pennsylvania
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Butler
Elevation	1,198 ft (365 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	16023
GNIS feature ID	1170861

Cabot is a small community located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it is not a separate town or city with its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger township. Cabot is known for its quiet, rural setting.

Exploring Cabot's History

Cabot began as a farming community in 1806. It was first settled by Frederick Doerr. The area was part of Winfield Township.

How Cabot Got Its Name

The community eventually got its name from Godfrey Lowell Cabot. He was an important person who founded the Cabot Academy in the area. This school played a role in the early days of the community.

Cabot's Farming Roots

For many years, Cabot was mainly an agricultural area. This means that farming was a very important part of life for the people living there. The community's history is closely tied to the farms and rural lifestyle of Winfield Township.

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