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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.
Country United States
State Indiana
County Switzerland
Township York
Area
 • Total 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
 • Land 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
466 ft (142 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 60
 • Density 444.44/sq mi (171.68/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47020
Area code(s) 812, 930
FIPS code 18-23728
GNIS feature ID 2587018

Florence is a small community in Switzerland County, Indiana, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place, which means it's a special area the government keeps track of for population counts. Florence is located in York Township.

History of Florence

Early Days and Name Changes

The community of Florence was first started in 1817. Back then, it had a different name: New York.

A post office was opened in New York in 1827. This was important for sending and receiving mail. Later, in 1847, the name of the post office and the community changed to Florence. The post office is still open today!

Geography and Climate

Where is Florence Located?

Florence is in Indiana, a state in the USA. It's part of Switzerland County.

Understanding Florence's Climate

The weather in Florence has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool.

Scientists use something called the Köppen Climate Classification system to describe climates. Florence has a type of climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps. It means the area gets a lot of rain and has warm temperatures for most of the year.

Population and People

How Many People Live in Florence?

Every ten years, the United States government counts how many people live in different areas. This is called a census.

According to the 2020 census, about 60 people live in Florence. This makes it a very small community.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 60
U.S. Decennial Census

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