Providence, Indiana

Providence is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

Providence, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Providence is located in Indiana
Providence
Providence
Providence is located in the United States
Providence
Providence
Coordinates: 39°29′27″N 86°10′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJohnson
TownshipUnion
Elevation
[1]
840 ft (260 m)
ZIP code
46106
FIPS code18-62172[2]
GNIS feature ID441616

History

Providence was originally called Union Village, and under the latter name was platted in 1837.[3] A post office was established at Providence in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.[4]

Geography

Providence is located at 39°29′27″N 86°10′36″W.

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. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 272. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...platted on October 31, 1837, and was first called Union Village...
  4. "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 12, 2014.


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