Caywood, Ohio Explained

Caywood (formerly Caywood Station) is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Caywood had its start in 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point.[1] A post office called Caywood was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1922.[2] The community was named for the local Caywood family.[3]

References

39.4567°N -81.3856°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How communities got their names . Marietta Times . February 19, 2013 . 29 December 2015.
  2. Web site: Washington County . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 December 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160118155125/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Washington . 18 January 2016 .
  3. Book: History of Washington County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. 1881. H.Z. Williams. 685.

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