title: Catlin, Indiana
text: # Catlin, Indiana
  
  Catlin is an unincorporated community in the northwest corner of Raccoon Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
  
  ## History
  
  A post office was established at Catlin in 1861, and remained in operation until 1965. Hiram Catlin, an early settler, gave the community its name.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Catlin is located at 39°41′37″N 87°14′07″W﻿ / ﻿39.69361°N 87.23528°W﻿ / 39.69361; -87.23528 an elevation of 548 feet.
  
  