Melbern is a small unincorporated community in western Center Township, Williams County, Ohio, United States.[1] It is situated on County Road 9 south of County Road D.[2]
History
editA post office called Melbern opened in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1961.[3] First called Kansas, the present name was adopted when the post office was established.[4]
Geography
editMelbern is located at 41°28′01″N 84°39′05″W / 41.46694°N 84.65139°W and an elevation of 860 feet.[1]
Education
editSchool age children living in Melbern attend Edgerton Local Schools.
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Melbern, Ohio
- ^ DeLorme, Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer, 7th ed., Yarmouth, Maine, 2004, p. 34, ISBN 0-89933-281-1
- ^ "Williams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ "Public Forum". The Bryan Times. December 29, 1976. p. 4. Retrieved May 2, 2015.