| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Benton |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| Time zone (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Coordinates | 39°13′48″N 86°24′58″W |
| Elevation | 876 ft |
| ZIP code | 47468 |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-77894[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 445140[2] |
Unionville is an unincorporated community in Benton Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
Unionville was originally known as Fleenersburg, and under the latter name was platted in 1847.[3] The post office at Unionville has been in operation since 1848.[4]
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
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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- ^ History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp. 435
- ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
Further reading
- Joseph Helon Young (1998). Autobiography of a Village: A History of Unionville, Indiana. Buenavista Books.