Florence, Indiana

Florence is an unincorporated census-designated place in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3] The Belterra Casino Resort & Spa is located just outside town.

Florence, Indiana
Census-designated place
The post office in Florence
Location of Florence in Switzerland County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 38°47′03″N 84°55′28″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountySwitzerland
TownshipYork
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47020
Area code(s)812, 930
FIPS code18-23728[2]
GNIS feature ID434612

History

The community was laid out in 1817 under the name New York.[4] A post office was established under this name in 1827, and was renamed to Florence in 1847. The post office is still currently operating.[5]

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.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-08-25.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Florence, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  4. Wissing, Douglas (Mar 1, 2001). Indiana. Globe Pequot. p. 16. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  5. "Switzerland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  6. Climate Summary for Florence, Indiana
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.

See also
  • List of cities and towns along the Ohio River



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