Cale, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cale, Indiana
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Martin County's location in Indiana
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 Cale, Indiana
Location in Martin County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Martin |
| Township | Mitcheltree |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47581
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449812 |
Cale is a small, unincorporated community located in Martin County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Cale is part of Mitcheltree Township.
The Story of Cale
Cale wasn't always in the exact spot it is today! The community first started about a mile north of its current location. It was called New Cale.
In the 1870s, a man named John Walsh built a railroad through the area. Many people decided to move closer to the new railway. This created a second settlement.
For a while, there were two places: "New Cale" (the original spot) and "Old Cale" (the new spot by the tracks). By the mid-1880s, more people had moved to the new location. By 1889, it was simply known as Cale.
A post office opened in Cale in 1884. It helped people send and receive mail. The post office stayed open until 1908. The name "Cale" probably came from a local school, which was called Kale School. The school itself was named after someone who lived in the area.
Famous People from Cale
- Victor "Vic" Aldridge (1893–1979) was born in Cale. He was a professional baseball player. Vic played in Major League Baseball from 1917 to 1928.
