Florence, Indiana
Florence, Indiana | |
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 The post office in Florence | |
 Location of Florence in Switzerland County, Indiana. | |
| Coordinates: 38°47′03″N 84°55′28″W / 38.78417°N 84.92444°WCoordinates: 38°47′03″N 84°55′28″W / 38.78417°N 84.92444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Switzerland |
| Township | York |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47020 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-23728[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434612 |
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.
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 / 38.78417°N 84.92444°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[]
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References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-08-25.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Florence, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
- ^ Wissing, Douglas (Mar 1, 2001). Indiana. Globe Pequot. p. 16. ISBN 9781560449065. Retrieved 16 October 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.
See also[]
- List of cities and towns along the Ohio River
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