| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Township | Union |
| Coordinates | 39°29′27″N 86°10′36″W |
| Elevation | 837 ft |
| ZIP code | 46106 |
| FIPS code | 18-62172[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 441616[2] |
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
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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- ^ 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 12 November 2014.