Princeton, Indiana

city and seat of Gibson County, Indiana, United States

Princeton is a city in the state of Indiana in the United States.[6]

Princeton, Indiana
Southern and western sides of Princeton's best-known landmark, the 1884 Gibson County Courthouse
Southern and western sides of Princeton's best-known landmark, the 1884 Gibson County Courthouse
Nickname(s): 
Motto: 
"Creating A World Class Community"[1]
Location of Princeton in Gibson County, Indiana.
Location of Princeton in Gibson County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 38°21′17″N 87°34′44″W / 38.35472°N 87.57889°W / 38.35472; -87.57889
Country United States
State Indiana
CountyGibson
TownshipPatoka
Settled1814
Named forWilliam Prince
Area
 • Total5.48 sq mi (14.19 km2)
 • Land5.47 sq mi (14.18 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)  0.20%
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population
 • Total8,301
 • Density1,516.16/sq mi (585.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
47670
Area code812
FIPS code18-62046[5]
GNIS feature ID2396277[3]
U.S. Highways
Major State Roads
Websitewww.princeton.in.gov

References change

  1. "The City of Princeton Indiana". The City of Princeton Indiana. Archived from the original on January 26, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  3. 3.0 3.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Princeton, Indiana
  4. "QuickFacts: Princeton city, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. America, Toyota Motor North. "Toyota Indiana Names New President". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-03-16.