Florida, Indiana

Florida
Unincorporated community
Florida
Coordinates: 40°09′37″N 85°42′37″W / 40.16028°N 85.71028°WCoordinates: 40°09′37″N 85°42′37″W / 40.16028°N 85.71028°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County Madison
Township Lafayette
Elevation 883 ft (269 m)
ZIP code 46011
FIPS code 18-23746[1]
GNIS feature ID 434613[2]

Florida is an unincorporated community in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.

Geography

Florida is located at 40°09′37″N 85°42′37″W / 40.16028°N 85.71028°W.

History

Florida was founded in 1856.[3] It likely took its name from the state of Florida.[4] A post office was established at Florida in 1864, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Florida, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. ↑ Forkner, John La Rue and Dyson, Byron H. (1897). Historical Sketches and Reminiscences of Madison County, Indiana. Wilson, Humprheys & Co. p. 815.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 134. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...apparently named for the state.
  5. ↑ "Madison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 January 2015.