Fox, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
40°38′23″N 85°41′42″W / 40.63972°N 85.69500°W / 40.63972; -85.69500CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountyGrantTownshipPleasantElevation814 ft (248 m)ZIP code
46952
FIPS code18-25207[2]GNIS feature ID434735[1]

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]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fox, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  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. Archived from the original on September 13, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
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