Florence, Indiana
Florence, Indiana | |
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 The post office in Florence | |
 Location of Florence in Switzerland County, Indiana. | |
| Coordinates: 38°47′02″N 84°55′25″W / 38.78389°N 84.92361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Switzerland |
| Township | York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 444.44/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 ID | 2587018[2] |
Florence is an unincorporated census-designated place in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[4]
History
[edit]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
[edit]Climate
[edit]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
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 60 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
References
[edit]- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Florence, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Florence, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
- ^ Wissing, Douglas (March 1, 2001). Indiana. Globe Pequot. p. 16. ISBN 9781560449065. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ^ "Switzerland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ Climate Summary for Florence, Indiana
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
See also
[edit]Municipalities and communities of Switzerland County, Indiana, United States | ||
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