Austin, Ohio Explained

Austin is an unincorporated community in Ross County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

A post office called Austin was in operation from 1848 until 1933.[1] The community was named after Austin Bush, the proprietor of a local gristmill.[2]

References

39.4367°N -83.2225°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 9 January 2017.
  2. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Chillicothe and Ross County. 1938. Works Progress Administration. 75.