Warrenton, Gibson County, Indiana facts for kids
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Warrenton,
Gibson County, Indiana |
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 Warrenton, Gibson County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Warrenton, Gibson County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| Township | Johnson |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| ZIP code |
47639
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| FIPS code | 18-80252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445485 |
Warrenton is a small community in Johnson Township, Gibson County, Indiana. It is not a city or town with its own government. Warrenton is famous for The Log Inn, which is the oldest restaurant in Indiana. You can find this community right next to where two big roads meet: U.S. 41 and I-64.
History of Warrenton
Warrenton was officially planned out in 1840. This means its streets and lots were drawn on a map. The community was named after Joseph Warren. He was a very important person during the American Revolutionary War, fighting for America's freedom.
A post office opened in Warrenton in 1841. This allowed people to send and receive mail. However, the post office closed down about 15 years later, in 1856.
Where is Warrenton?
Warrenton is located in the state of Indiana. Its exact spot on a map is 38°10′23″N 87°31′58″W / 38.17306°N 87.53278°W. This tells us its latitude and longitude coordinates.
