Fox, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
40°38′23″N 85°41′42″W / 40.63972°N 85.69500°W / 40.63972; -85.69500[1]
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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
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fox, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on September 13, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
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Municipalities and communities of Grant County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Marion
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