Borden is a town in Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana, United States. The population was 786 at the 2020 census. The town's official name was New Providence until December 29, 1994. The town was founded in 1816 by Rhode Islander John Borden and was originally named New Providence, after the Rhode Island capital of Providence. William W. …Borden is a town in Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana, United States. The population was 786 at the 2020 census. The town's official name was New Providence until December 29, 1994. The town was founded in 1816 by Rhode Islander John Borden and was originally named New Providence, after the Rhode Island capital of Providence. William W. Borden, son of John Borden, was a scholar, philanthropist and distinguished citizen of New Providence and earned his wealth in the Leadville, Colorado, silver mines, becoming one of Clark County's wealthiest citizens.
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