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Providence, Indiana
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 Providence, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Providence, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| ZIP code |
46106
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| FIPS code | 18-62172 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441616 |
Providence is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Johnson County, Indiana.
History
Providence was originally called Union Village, and under the latter name was platted in 1837. A post office was established at Providence in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.
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