Warrenton, Gibson County, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Warrenton,
Gibson County, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Warrenton
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Gibson
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Johnson
Coordinates:38.1731°N -87.5328°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation Ft:482
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47639
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-80252[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info: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 38.1731°N -87.5328°W.

References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Book: Reid Duffy. Reid Duffy's Guide to Indiana's Favorite Restaurants, Updated Edition: With a Recipe Sampler. 1 November 2006. Indiana University Press. 0-253-00053-X. 35.
  4. Book: History of Gibson County, Indiana: With Illustrations Descriptive of Its Scenery, and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. 1884. Jas. T. Tartt & Co. 226.
  5. 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. 338. ...and named for General Joseph Warren of the American Revolution..
  6. Web site: Gibson County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 September 2014.