Pence is a small unincorporated community in Jordan Township, Warren County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Pence was founded in September 1902 by Frank R. Pence, who purchased 40 acres of land for the purpose. In 1903, Pence became the smallest town in the United States to have a central water system. In the early part of the 20th century, Pence ha…Pence is a small unincorporated community in Jordan Township, Warren County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Pence was founded in September 1902 by Frank R. Pence, who purchased 40 acres of land for the purpose. In 1903, Pence became the smallest town in the United States to have a central water system. In the early part of the 20th century, Pence had numerous businesses including a grain elevator, a blacksmith shop, a welding and machine shop, a lumber yard, a coal yard, the Bank of Pence, a hotel, restaurants, a general store, grocery stores, a hardware store, a weekly newspaper, a funeral home, a jewelry store, and various others. As of 1913, the population was about 150.
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