Alikanna, Ohio Explained

Alikanna is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Alikanna had its start in 1873 when an iron works was built there.[1] A post office called Alikanna was established in 1889, and was discontinued in 1893.[2] The community's name is an amalgamation of Alexander and Anna, the names of two early settlers.[3]

References

40.3875°N -80.6358°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Doyle, Joseph Beatty. 20th Century History of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Ohio and Representative Citizens. 1910. Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company. 292.
  2. Web site: Jefferson County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 January 2016.
  3. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 3.

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