Hemlock, Indiana

Hemlock (originally called Terre Hall[2]) is an unincorporated community in southern Taylor Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. It lies at the intersection of State Road 26 with County Road 450E.[3]

Hemlock, Indiana
Along State Road 26 in Hemlock
Hemlock
Hemlock
Coordinates: 40°25′12″N 86°2′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHoward
TownshipTaylor
Elevation
860 ft (260 m)
ZIP code
46937
Area code(s)765
GNIS feature ID436002[1]

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

History

Hemlock was laid out in 1852.[4] It was originally known as Terre Halle, but was renamed Hemlock before 1881.[5]

Geography

Hemlock is located at 40°25′12″N 86°2′29″W.

References

  1. "Hemlock, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  2. Geographic Names Information System Feature Detail Report, Geographic Names Information System, 1979-02-14. Accessed 2008-01-07.
  3. DeLorme. Indiana Atlas & Gazetteer. 3rd ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2004, p. 33. ISBN 0-89933-319-2.
  4. "Howard County's Townships and Their Early Settlements and Towns". Kokomo-Howard County Public Library. Archived from the original on 22 December 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
  5. "A Look Back as We Move Forward". The Kokomo Tribune. March 28, 1999. p. 58. Retrieved August 16, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.


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