Johnson, Indiana Explained

Johnson, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Johnson
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Gibson
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Montgomery
Population As Of:2000
Elevation Ft:440
Coordinates:38.2739°N -87.7481°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47665
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2830386

Johnson is an unincorporated town and Census designated place in Montgomery Township, Gibson County, Indiana, United States. It is located roughly four miles west of Owensville and eight miles north of Poseyville.

History

A post office was established at Johnson in 1914, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1930.[1] The community was named for Mr. Johnson, a railroad official.[2] The original site was just one of many villages for the Native American tribe of Piankeshaw.

References

  1. Web site: Gibson County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 September 2014.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 180. ...and named for a railroad construction superintendent..