Florida, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Florida, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Florida
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Madison
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Lafayette
Coordinates:40.1603°N -85.7103°W
Elevation Ft:886
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46011
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-23746[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:434613

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

History

Florida was founded in 1856.[2] It likely took its name from the state of Florida.[3] [4] A post office was established at Florida in 1864, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[5]

Florida was later known as Florida Station. This was based upon the train station located there in the building that was previously a post office and gas station. This small train station closed in 1956 and it was converted into the Florida Station restaurant. This restaurant remained a popular local establishment until it closed in 1978.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Book: Historical Sketches and Reminiscences of Madison County, Indiana . Wilson, Humprheys & Co. . Forkner, John La Rue . Dyson, Byron H. . 1897 . 815.
  3. News: Towns named after states . Reading Eagle . Jul 2, 1897 . 14 October 2015 . 3.
  4. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 134. ...apparently named for the state..
  5. Web site: Madison County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 January 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111949/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Madison . 4 March 2016 .