King, Indiana


King is an unincorporated community in Patoka [Township, Gibson County, Indiana|Patoka Township], Gibson County, Indiana, United States. It is also referred to as Kings or as King's Station.

History

King had its start in the early 1850s when the Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for John King, a pioneer settler.
A post office was established at King in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.

Geography

King is located at.