Warrenton, Gibson County, Indiana

Warrenton is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Gibson County, Indiana. Warrenton is home to The Log Inn, the oldest restaurant in Indiana.[3]

Warrenton,
Gibson County, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Warrenton
Warrenton
Coordinates: 38°10′23″N 87°31′58″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGibson
TownshipJohnson
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
ZIP code
47639
FIPS code18-80252[2]
GNIS feature ID445485

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.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Reid Duffy (1 November 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 11 September 2014.


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