Miscellaneous InformationVarious Identification Codes ...FIPS Codes ...In a past effort, various federal agencies created a set of codes with a purpose similar to the GNIS codes. These codes are called the Federal Information Processing Standard (or the FIPS 55 codes). Although they are still used by some organizations, the FIPS codes are obsolete and will ultimately be replaced by the GNIS codes. The following FIPS codes apply to New Providence:
Since the Place and County FIPS codes are not unique and can be repeated in other States, it's necessary to combine the State code with the Place and County FIPS codes to uniquely identify them - for example:
Regional Codes ...For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. New Providence is located in Region #2 (the Midwest Region). In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. New Providence is located in Division #3 (the East North-Central Division). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. New Providence is located in Region V (Region 5). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. New Providence is located in Region V (Region 5). Referenced FIPS Records ...FIPS Code: 18/53514 (Place Name: New Providence (corporate name for Borden)) County: Clark (FIPS State/County: 18/019) Class: C1 Identifies an incorporated place (ie- New Providence) that does not serve as a primary county division - or in other words, it is included in and is part of a primary county division (ie- Clark County). MRF Code: 1835 MSA Code: 4520 |
