Stones Crossing is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

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 November 12, 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.

39°34′40″N 86°09′33″W / 39.57778°N 86.15917°W / 39.57778; -86.15917


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