Allensville, Ohio Explained

Allensville is an unincorporated community in Richland Township, Vinton County, Ohio, in the United States.

History

Allensville was laid out in 1837, and named after William Allen, a state legislator.^[1] The first post office in Allensville was established in 1839.^[2]

References

39.2725°N -82.6069°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 2.
2. Book: History of Hocking Valley, Ohio . Inter-State Publishing Co. . 1883 . 1337.