Florence, Indiana

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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
  Total
0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
  Land0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2)
  Water0.015 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
60
  Density444.6/sq mi (171.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47020
Area codes812, 930
FIPS 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] As of the 2020 census, Florence had a population of 60.[5]

The community was laid out in 1817 under the name New York.[6] A post office was established under this name in 1827, and was renamed to Florence in 1847. The post office is still currently operating.[7]

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.[8]

Demographics

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