County Switzerland Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) Elevation 145 m Area code 812 | State Indiana FIPS code 18-23728 Zip code 47020 | |
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.
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Map of Florence, IN, USA
History
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.
Geography
Florence is located at 38°47′03″N 84°55′28″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.
References
Florence, Indiana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA