Florence, Indiana
| Florence | |
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The post office in Florence
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 Florence
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| 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) |
| ZIP code | 47020 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-23728 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434612 |
Florence is an unincorporated census-designated place in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The Belterra Casino Resort & Spa is located just outside town.
The community was laid out in 1817 under the name New York. A post office was established under this name in 1827, and was renamed to Florence in 1847. The post office is still currently operating.
Florence is located at 38°47′03″N 84°55′28″W / 38.78417°N 84.92444°W.
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.
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