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): 
The Heart of
Southwestern Indiana
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

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