Unionville, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Unionville, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Unionville
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Monroe
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Benton
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.23°N -86.4161°W
Elevation Ft:876
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47468
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-77894[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:445140

Unionville is an unincorporated community in Benton Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Unionville was originally known as Fleenersburg, and under the latter name was platted in 1847.[2] The post office at Unionville has been in operation since 1848.[3]

In 1911, Unionville was the precise center of the United States population. A monument was dedicated there at that time.

Education

Unionville is home to an elementary school, Unionville Elementary School, which was once Unionville High School.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Book: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions . B.F. Bowen . 1914 . 435.
  3. Web site: Monroe County . Jim Forte Postal History . June 21, 2017.

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