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Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Madison
Township	Lafayette
Elevation	883 ft (269 m)
ZIP code	46011
FIPS code	18-23746
GNIS feature ID	434613

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

Geography

Florida is located at 40°09′37″N 85°42′37″W / 40.16028°N 85.71028°W / 40.16028; -85.71028.

History

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

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