Warrenton, Gibson County, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Warrenton,
Gibson County, Indiana |
|
|---|---|
 Warrenton, Gibson County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Warrenton, Gibson County, Indiana
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| Township | Johnson |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| ZIP code |
47639
|
| FIPS code | 18-80252 |
| 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. The community is located immediately northeast of the U.S. 41-I-64 interchange.
History
Warrenton was platted in 1840. It was named in honor of Joseph Warren, a patriot in the American Revolutionary War. A post office was established at Warrenton in 1841, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1856.
Geography
Warrenton is located at 38°10′23″N 87°31′58″W / 38.17306°N 87.53278°W.
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Warrenton, Gibson County, Indiana Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.