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 / 38.78417°N 84.92444°W / 38.78417; -84.92444
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

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.

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 / 38.78417°N 84.92444°W / 38.78417; -84.92444.

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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