Warrenton, Gibson County, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
38°10′23″N 87°31′58″W / 38.17306°N 87.53278°W / 38.17306; -87.53278CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountyGibsonTownshipJohnsonElevation482 ft (147 m)ZIP code
47639
FIPS code18-80252[2]GNIS feature ID445485

Warrenton is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Gibson County, Indiana. Warrenton is home to The Log Inn, the oldest restaurant in Indiana.[3] The community is located immediately northeast of the U.S. 41-I-64 interchange.

History

Warrenton was platted in 1840.[4] It was named in honor of Joseph Warren, a patriot in the American Revolutionary War.[5] A post office was established at Warrenton in 1841, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1856.[6]

Geography

Warrenton is located at 38°10′23″N 87°31′58″W / 38.17306°N 87.53278°W / 38.17306; -87.53278.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ Reid Duffy (November 1, 2006). Reid Duffy's Guide to Indiana's Favorite Restaurants, Updated Edition: With a Recipe Sampler. Indiana University Press. p. 35. ISBN 0-253-00053-X.
  4. ^ History of Gibson County, Indiana: With Illustrations Descriptive of Its Scenery, and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Jas. T. Tartt & Co. 1884. p. 226.
  5. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 338. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and named for General Joseph Warren of the American Revolution.
  6. ^ "Gibson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
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