Florence, Indiana : History, Geography, Demographics Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Florence, Indiana

Census-designated place in Indiana, United States

38°47′02″N 84°55′25″W / 38.78389°N 84.92361°W / 38.78389; -84.92361CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountySwitzerlandTownship YorkArea

^[1]

• Total0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²) • Land0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²) • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)Elevation

^[2]

466 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, 930FIPS code18-23728^[3]GNIS feature ID2587018^[2]

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

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

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
Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	60		—
U.S. Decennial Census^[8]

References

^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
^ ^a ^b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Florence, Indiana
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
^ "Florence, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
^ Wissing, Douglas (March 1, 2001). Indiana. Globe Pequot. p. 16. ISBN 9781560449065. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
^ "Switzerland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
^ Climate Summary for Florence, Indiana
^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.