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
Unincorporated community
Along State Road 26 in Hemlock
Along State Road 26 in Hemlock
Hemlock is located in Indiana
Hemlock
Hemlock
Hemlock is located in the United States
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 code765
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, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
  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 December 22, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  5. "A Look Back as We Move Forward". The Kokomo Tribune. March 28, 1999. p. 58. Retrieved August 16, 2014 – via Newspapers.com. open access


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