Florence, Indiana

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Florence, Indiana
Florence post office 47020.jpg
The post office in Florence
Switzerland County Indiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Florence Highlighted 1823728.svg
Location of Florence in Switzerland County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 38°47′02″N84°55′25″W / 38.78389°N 84.92361°W / 38.78389; -84.92361
Country United States
State Indiana
County Switzerland
Township York
Area
[1]
  Total0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
  Land0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
[2]
466 ft (142 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total60
  Density444.44/sq mi (171.68/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47020
Area code(s) 812, 930
FIPS code 18-23728 [3]
GNIS feature ID2587018 [2]

Florence is an unincorporated census-designated place in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. [4]

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History

The community was laid out in 1817 under the name New York. [5] A post office was established under this name in 1827, and was renamed to Florence in 1847. The post office is still currently operating. [6]

Geography

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Florence has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020 60
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

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References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Florence, Indiana
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "Florence, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  5. Wissing, Douglas (March 1, 2001). Indiana. Globe Pequot. p. 16. ISBN   9781560449065 . Retrieved October 16, 2013.
  6. "Switzerland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  7. Climate Summary for Florence, Indiana
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.

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