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Fox, Indiana
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 Fox, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Fox, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Township | Pleasant |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| ZIP code |
46952
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| FIPS code | 18-25207 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434735 |
Fox is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes or buildings that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area, like a township or county. Fox is located in Pleasant Township, within Grant County.
History of Fox
Fox was named after a person called Edward Fox. He was one of the early settlers in the area. Settlers are people who move to a new place to live and build a community.
The Post Office
A post office was opened in Fox in the year 1884. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. It helped connect the community with other places. However, the post office in Fox closed down in 1906.
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