Florence Indiana Map

About Florence, Indiana

Florence is a locality in Switzerland County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 58. The population density is 75.0 people per km². Florence is located at 38.7842°N, 84.9244°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vevay) timezone. ZIP code: 47020.

Florence rests in a fold of the land where Ohio River tributaries whisper their secrets to the broader current. It lies 23.2 miles west-south-west of Independence, KY (from Independence, KY: bearing 242°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-south-east of Switzerland. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer or the fiery hues of autumn, embrace the scattered dwellings, their roofs catching the sun like scattered embers. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a constant reminder of the fertile ground and the quiet lives lived within its embrace. The Ohio River, a wide, brown ribbon, marks the southern edge of this landscape, its slow, steady pulse a counterpoint to the hushed rustle of leaves in the surrounding woodlands. This particular bend in the river has seen centuries of passage, from the early flatboats navigating the currents to the steamboats that once chugged past, their whistles echoing through the valleys. Florence itself, though small, holds a history rooted in agriculture, its fertile soil yielding crops that have sustained generations. The old general store, a stoic sentinel on the main road, still serves as a hub, its worn floorboards a testament to countless conversations and transactions. While industry has largely receded, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land remain, a quiet legacy passed down from those who first settled this peaceful corner of Indiana.

About This Florence Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Florence, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.78423, -84.924393. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Florence and Switzerland County.

Detailed location data for Florence includes the ZIP code (47020), telephone area code (317, 463), county seat of Switzerland County (Vevay), and school district assignment (Switzerland County School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Florence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.