Unionville, Indiana
| Unionville | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
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  Unionville | |
| Coordinates: 39°13′48″N 86°24′58″W / 39.23000°N 86.41611°WCoordinates: 39°13′48″N 86°24′58″W / 39.23000°N 86.41611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Benton |
| Elevation[1] | 879 ft (268 m) |
| ZIP code | 47468 |
| FIPS code | 18-77894[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 445140 |
Unionville is an unincorporated community in Benton Township, Monroe County, Indiana.
The Unionville Post Office is located at 8031 E St. Rd. 45. Across the street is Unionville Elementary School, which was once Unionville High School.
In 1911, Unionville was the precise center of the United States population. A monument was dedicated there at that time.
History
Unionville was platted in 1847.[3]
Geography
Unionville is located at 39°13′48″N 86°24′58″W / 39.23000°N 86.41611°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.
- ↑ History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. p. 435.
Further reading
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- Joseph Helon Young (1998). Autobiography of a Village: A History of Unionville, Indiana. Buenavista Books.
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