Welcome to Judson ...
Judson is located in Parke County<1>.
The location of Judson has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Judson, you might consider that their post office opened in 1872.
Judson is 600 feet [183 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Judson lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Judson (for example, toward Ridge Farm (IL)), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
The telephone area code for Judson: (765)
The ZIP code for Judson: 47856<4>
Communities Also Named Judson ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Indiana communities named Judson: This one is located in Parke County and the other is located in Howard County.
Beyond Indiana, there are 23 communities that are also named Judson - they are located in Alabama, Alberta, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas (2), Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina (2), North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina (3), Texas and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Judson.
Communities near Judson ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Judson.
- Greencastle
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greencastle
- Greencastle is located in Putnam County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,338 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greencastle <5>
- Brazil
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brazil
- Brazil is located in Clay County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,990 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brazil <5>
- Clinton
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
- Clinton is located in Vermillion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,618 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clinton <5>
- Rockville
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockville
- Rockville is located in Parke County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,449 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockville <5>
- Fairview Park
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview Park
- Fairview Park is located in Vermillion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,298 people
- Cayuga
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cayuga have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cayuga
- Cayuga is located in Vermillion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,095 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cayuga <5>
- Ladoga
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ladoga
- Ladoga is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 995 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ladoga <5>
- Montezuma
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montezuma have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montezuma
- Montezuma is located in Parke County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 977 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montezuma <5>
- Waynetown
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waynetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waynetown
- Waynetown is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 963 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waynetown <5>
- Roachdale
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roachdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roachdale
- Roachdale is located in Putnam County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 865 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roachdale <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Judson. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Judson.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Judson. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Judson.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Judson. See our Newspapers Page for Judson.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Judson ...
Looking for more information about Judson? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Judson, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Judson.
Adding Judson to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Judson in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Judson was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Judson post office opened in 1872.
We also found Judson in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Judson.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Judson. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Indiana's counties, including Parke, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Judson - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Judson). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Judson or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |