Bessemer, Ohio Explained

Bessemer is an unincorporated community in Athens County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

A post office called Bessemer was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1879.[1] Bessemer was historically a mining community.[2]

References

39.465°N -82.1981°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Athens County . Jim Forte Postal History . 31 December 2015.
  2. Book: History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. 1883. Inter-State Pub. Co.. Chicago. 485.