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Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
Florence, Indiana
Census-designated place
The post office in FlorenceThe post office in Florence
Location of Florence in Switzerland County, Indiana.Location of Florence in Switzerland County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 38°47′02″N 84°55′25″W / 38.78389°N 84.92361°W / 38.78389; -84.92361
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountySwitzerland
TownshipYork
Area
 • Total0.15 sq mi (0.39 km)
 • Land0.14 sq mi (0.35 km)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km)
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Population
 • Total60
 • Density444.44/sq mi (171.68/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code47020
Area code(s)812, 930
FIPS code18-23728
GNIS feature ID2587018

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

History

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

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.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202060—
U.S. Decennial Census

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  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.

See also

Municipalities and communities of Switzerland County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Vevay
Towns
Map of Indiana highlighting Switzerland County
Townships
CDPs
Other
communities


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