Allensburg, Ohio

Unincorporated community in Ohio, U.S.

Allensburg is an unincorporated community in Highland County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Allensburg was platted in 1839, and named after William Allen, a politician who served as the 31st governor of Ohio.[2] A post office called Allensburgh was established in 1843, and remained in operation until 1864.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allensburg, Ohio
  2. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 2.
  3. ^ "Highland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
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39°12′16″N 83°46′38″W / 39.20444°N 83.77722°W / 39.20444; -83.77722


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