Florence, Indiana
Appearance
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 | %± |
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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
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