Silex, Indiana facts for kids
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Silex, Indiana
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 Silex, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Silex, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Wayne |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47433
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443485 |
Silex is a small, quiet place in Owen County, Indiana. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Wayne Township.
Silex is located in the southeastern part of Wayne Township. You can find it on County Road 490 North, also called Lingle Road. It's just a short distance east of Indiana Highway 67. The community is about ten miles northeast of Spencer, which is the main town and the county seat of Owen County. Silex sits at an elevation of 600 feet (183 meters) above sea level.
Where is Silex Located?
Silex is nestled in a scenic area of Indiana. It's on the west side of a waterway called Indian Creek. This creek flows south and eventually joins the White River. The White River is a major river in Indiana.
Local Schools
Students living in Silex attend schools that are part of the Spencer-Owen Community Schools district. This district serves the wider area, providing education for children from kindergarten all the way through high school. One of the main schools in the district is Owen Valley Community High School.
