Florida, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 40°09′37″N 85°42′37″W / 40.16028°N 85.71028°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Madison |
Township | Lafayette |
Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
ZIP code | 46011 |
FIPS code | 18-23746[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 434613[1] |
Florida is an unincorporated community in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Florida was founded in 1856.[3] It likely took its name from the state of Florida.[4][5] A post office was established at Florida in 1864, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[6]
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.