Providence, Indiana
| Providence | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Providence | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′27″N 86°10′36″W / 39.49083°N 86.17667°WCoordinates: 39°29′27″N 86°10′36″W / 39.49083°N 86.17667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation[1] | 840 ft (260 m) |
| ZIP code | 46106 |
| FIPS code | 18-62172[2] |
| 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.[3] A post office was established at Providence in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.[4]
Geography
Providence is located at 39°29′27″N 86°10′36″W / 39.49083°N 86.17667°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 272. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...platted on October 31, 1837, and was first called Union Village...
- ↑ "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
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