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Fox Hill, Indiana
Fox Hill, Indiana is located in Indiana
Fox Hill, Indiana
Fox Hill, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Fox Hill, Indiana is located in the United States
Fox Hill, Indiana
Fox Hill, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Morgan
Township Madison
Elevation
778 ft (237 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46113
FIPS code 18-25234
GNIS feature ID 434738

Fox Hill is a small, quiet place located in the state of Indiana, in the United States. 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 town would. Instead, it's managed by the larger Morgan County government.

Where is Fox Hill?

Fox Hill is found in Madison Township, which is part of Morgan County. Morgan County is located in the central part of Indiana. The exact spot of Fox Hill can be pinpointed using special coordinates: 39°36′02″N 86°17′02″W / 39.60056°N 86.28389°W / 39.60056; -86.28389. These numbers tell us its precise latitude and longitude on a map.

Understanding Unincorporated Communities

An unincorporated community like Fox Hill is different from a city or town. It doesn't have a mayor or its own police department. Instead, services like roads, schools, and safety are usually handled by the county government. People living in Fox Hill still have a strong sense of community, even without a formal local government.

Nearby Areas

Fox Hill is part of the wider Indianapolis metropolitan area. This means it's close enough to Indianapolis, Indiana's capital city, to be connected to its economy and culture. Being near a big city can offer more job opportunities and access to different activities, while still allowing residents to enjoy a quieter lifestyle.

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