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Johnson, Indiana
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Gibson |
Township | Montgomery |
Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
ZIP code |
47665
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GNIS feature ID | 0437029 |
Johnson is an unincorporated town in Montgomery Township, Gibson County, Indiana, United States roughly 4 miles west of Owensville and 8 miles north of Poseyville. It should not be confused with Johnson County, Indiana which is in a different location and named for a different figure or nearby Johnson Township which is also named for a different figure, likely the same as the county.
History
A post office was established at Johnson in 1914, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1930. The community was named for Mr. Johnson, a railroad official. The original site was just one of many villages for the Native American tribe of Piankeshaw.
Geography
Johnson is located at 38°16′40″N 087°44′45″W / 38.27778°N 87.74583°W at an elevation of 430 feet.