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] The community is located immediately northeast of the U.S. 41-I-64 interchange.

Warrenton, Gibson County, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 38°10′23″N 87°31′58″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Gibson
Township	Johnson
Elevation [1]	482 ft (147 m)
ZIP code	47639
FIPS code	18-80252[2]
GNIS feature ID	445485

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. 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.