Providence, Indiana | |
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  Providence  Providence | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′27″N 86°10′36″W / 39.49083°N 86.17667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| ZIP code | 46106 |
| FIPS code | 18-62172[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 441616[1] |
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]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Providence, Indiana
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ 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 November 12, 2014.
Municipalities and communities of Johnson County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Indiana highlighting Johnson County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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