Florence, Indiana

Florence is an unincorporated census-designated place in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[4] The Belterra Casino Resort & Spa is located just outside town.

For other uses, see Florence (disambiguation).

Florence, Indiana
Census-designated place
The post office in Florence
The post office in Florence
Location of Florence in Switzerland County, Indiana.
Location of Florence in Switzerland County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 38°47′03″N 84°55′28″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountySwitzerland
TownshipYork
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]
476 ft (145 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total60
 • Density444.44/sq mi (171.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47020
Area code(s)812, 930
FIPS code18-23728[3]
GNIS feature ID434612

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

Florence is located at 38°47′03″N 84°55′28″W.

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%±
202060—
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  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


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