Phlox, Indiana

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, Indiana
Along State Road 26 in Phlox
Phlox
Phlox
Coordinates: 40°25′16″N 85°55′7″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHoward
TownshipUnion
Elevation850 ft (260 m)
GNIS feature ID441096

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.

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.


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