Florence is an unincorporated census-designated place in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[4]

Florence, Indiana
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′02″N 84°55′25″W / 38.78389°N 84.92361°W / 38.78389; -84.92361
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountySwitzerland
TownshipYork
Area
 • Total0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
 • Land0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation466 ft (142 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 ID2587018[2]

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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202060
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

References edit

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Florence, Indiana
  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 edit