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Providence is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

Providence, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Providence
Providence
Coordinates: 39°29′27″N 86°10′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJohnson
TownshipUnion
Elevation
[1]
840 ft (260 m)
ZIP code
46106
FIPS code18-62172[2]
GNIS feature ID441616

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.


References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". 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.


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