Cairo, Stark County, Ohio Explained

Cairo is an unincorporated community that lies upon the border of Lake Township and Plain Township within Stark County, Ohio, United States.^[1] Its altitude is 1,145 feet (349 m). The community is part of the Canton - Massillon Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Cairo was not officially platted.^[2] A post office called Cairo was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1904.^[3]

References

40.9044°N -81.3603°W

Notes and References

1. DeLorme. Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. 7th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2004, p. 52. .
2. Book: Perrin, William Henry. History of Stark County: With an Outline Sketch of Ohio. 1881. Baskin & Battey. 562.
3. Web site: Stark County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 January 2016.