Fox, Ohio facts for kids

Fox is a small, quiet place located in Pickaway County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

History of Fox

Imagine a time when people didn't have cars or phones. Small communities like Fox were very important. They had places where people could get their mail, buy supplies, and even get their tools fixed.

Fox had a post office that opened in 1891. This was a vital place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for about 13 years, closing in 1904. Besides the post office, Fox also had a blacksmith shop. A blacksmith was a person who worked with metal, making and fixing tools or horse shoes. There was also a country store where people could buy everyday items they needed. These places helped the community of Fox grow and connect with the outside world.