McCoy, Indiana facts for kids
McCoy is a small place in Decatur County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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History of McCoy
McCoy has a bit of history, especially when it comes to how people sent mail long ago.
The Post Office in McCoy
For a while, McCoy had its own post office. This was a very important place where people could send and receive letters and packages. Having a post office meant McCoy was a recognized spot where people lived and worked.
William A. McCoy, Postmaster
A person named William A. McCoy once worked as the postmaster for the community. The postmaster was in charge of the post office, making sure all the mail got to the right places. It was a big responsibility!
When the Post Office Closed
However, the McCoy post office was closed down in 1899. This often happened when communities changed, or when new ways of delivering mail made smaller local post offices less necessary. Even though the post office is gone, the name McCoy still marks this small community in Indiana.
