Stones Crossing, Indiana

History

A post office was established at Stones Crossing in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[2] The community was named in honor of the Stone family of residents.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stones Crossing, Indiana
  2. "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 313. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for the local Stone family.


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