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

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. 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...
  4. "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 November 2014.