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Phlox, Indiana

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Phlox
Along State Road 26 in Phlox
Along State Road 26 in Phlox
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHoward
TownshipUnion
Elevation850 ft (260 m)
GNIS feature ID441096

Phlox is an unincorporated community in southern Union Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. It lies at the intersection of State Road 26 with County Road 1100 East.[2]

Phlox is part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Phlox is probably named after the local vegetation.[3]

Geography

Phlox is located at 40°25′16″N 85°55′7″W / 40.42111°N 85.91861°W / 40.42111; -85.91861.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ DeLorme. Indiana Atlas & Gazetteer. 3rd ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2004, p. 33. ISBN 0-89933-319-2.
  3. ^ "A Look Back as We Move Forward". The Kokomo Tribune. March 28, 1999. p. 58. Retrieved August 16, 2014 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon