Phenix, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Phenix, Indiana
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Wells County's location in Indiana
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 Phenix, Indiana
Location in Wells County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells |
| Township | Nottingham |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46759
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| GNIS feature ID | 441076 |
Phenix is a small, unincorporated community in Wells County, Indiana. It is located within Nottingham Township. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area like a township or county.
History of Phenix
Phenix once had its own post office. A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. This post office opened in 1889. It helped people in Phenix send letters and packages to friends and family. It also allowed them to receive mail from other places. The post office was an important part of the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1904. After that, people in Phenix likely got their mail from a nearby town.
