Knox, Vinton County, Ohio

Knox is a former town in Vinton County, in the U.S. State of Ohio. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.^[1]

History

A post office called Knox was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1904.^[2] The community derived its name from Henry Knox, first U.S. Secretary of War.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knox, Vinton County, Ohio
^ "Vinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
^ History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Chicago: Inter-State Pub. Co. 1883. p. 1287.

39°15′58″N 82°17′09″W / 39.26611°N 82.28583°W / 39.26611; -82.28583

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knox, Vinton County, Ohio

[2] "Vinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 9, 2015.

[3] History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Chicago: Inter-State Pub. Co. 1883. p. 1287.

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