Judson, Parke County, Indiana

Judson
Unincorporated community

Parke County's location in Indiana
Judson

Location in Parke County

Coordinates: 39°48′47″N 87°08′04″W / 39.81306°N 87.13444°W / 39.81306; -87.13444Coordinates: 39°48′47″N 87°08′04″W / 39.81306°N 87.13444°W / 39.81306; -87.13444
Country  United States
State  Indiana
County Parke County
Township Washington Township
Elevation 185 m (607 ft)
GNIS feature ID 437137[1]

Judson, also called Buchanan or Buchanans Springs, is an unincorporated community in eastern Washington Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States.

History

Judson was platted in 1872.[2] The community bears the name of Adoniram Judson, a Baptist missionary.[3] A post office has been in operation at Judson since 1872.[4]

Geography

Judson is located at 39°48′47″N 87°08′04″W / 39.81306°N 87.13444°W / 39.81306; -87.13444 at an elevation of 607 feet.

References

  1. ↑ "Judson". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
  2. ↑ History of Parke and Vermillion Counties, Indiana. B.F. Bowen & Cos. 1913. p. 225.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 181. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named it for Adoniram Judson, a Kentucky minister...
  4. ↑ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2015.


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