Fox, Indiana

Fox
Unincorporated community
Fox
Fox
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N 85°41′42″W / 40.63972°N 85.69500°W / 40.63972; -85.69500Coordinates: 40°38′23″N 85°41′42″W / 40.63972°N 85.69500°W / 40.63972; -85.69500
Country United States
State Indiana
County Grant
Township Pleasant
Elevation 814 ft (248 m)
ZIP code 46952
FIPS code 18-25207[1]
GNIS feature ID 434735[2]

Fox is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Township, Grant County, Indiana.

History

Fox was named for Edward Fox, a local settler.[3] A post office was established at Fox in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[4]

Geography

Fox is located at 40°38′23″N 85°41′42″W / 40.63972°N 85.69500°W / 40.63972; -85.69500.

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Fox, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 137. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...called Fox Station for resident Edward Fox.
  4. ↑ "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.


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