Unionville, Indiana

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Unionville, Indiana
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Unionville
Coordinates: 39°13′48″N86°24′58″W / 39.23000°N 86.41611°W / 39.23000; -86.41611
Country United States
State Indiana
County Monroe
Township Benton
Elevation
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879 ft (268 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47468
Area code(s) 812, 930
FIPS code 18-77894 [2]
GNIS feature ID 445140

Unionville is an unincorporated community in Benton Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. [3]

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Unionville, Indiana

History

Unionville was originally known as Fleenersburg, and under the latter name was platted in 1847. [4] The post office at Unionville has been in operation since 1848. [5]

In 1911, Unionville was the precise center of the United States population. A monument was dedicated there at that time.

Geography

Unionville is located at 39°13′48″N86°24′58″W / 39.23000°N 86.41611°W / 39.23000; -86.41611 .

Education

Unionville is home to an elementary school, Unionville Elementary School, which was once Unionville High School.

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References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Unionville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  4. History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp.  435.
  5. "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 21, 2017.

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