Antiquity, Ohio Explained

Antiquity is an unincorporated community in Meigs County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

A post office called Antiquity was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1942.^[1] The community was named for the fact explorers carved their names on rocks near the town site.^{[2] [3]}

References

38.9469°N -81.9061°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Meigs County . Jim Forte Postal History . 12 December 2015.
2. Book: Larkin, Stillman Carter. The Pioneer History of Meigs County. 1908. Berlin Printing Company. 71.
3. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 4.