Chasetown, Ohio Explained

Chasetown is an unincorporated community in Brown County, Ohio.

History

A post office called Chasetown was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1905.^[1] Tradition states the community was so named on account of unfriendly neighbors who chased newcomers away.^[2]

References

39.1606°N -83.9319°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 21.