Warrenton, Gibson County, Indiana | |
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  Warrenton  Warrenton | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′23″N 87°31′58″W / 38.17306°N 87.53278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| Township | Johnson |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| ZIP code | 47639 |
| FIPS code | 18-80252 [2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 445485 |
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.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
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^ 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.
- ^ "Gibson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
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