Armstrongs Mills, Ohio Explained

See also: Armstrong Mills, Ontario. Armstrongs Mills is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Belmont County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Armstrong's Mills was originally called Captina Creek, and under the latter name was platted in 1816.^[1] A post office called Armstrong's Mills was established in 1840, and remained in operation until 1986.^[2] The namesake Armstrong's Mills was a gristmill built by Thomas Armstrong in 1828.^[3]

References

39.9081°N -80.9347°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 5.
2. Web site: Belmont County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 January 2016.
3. Book: McKelvey, A. T.. Centennial History of Belmont County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. 1903. Biographical Publishing Company. 304.