Claibourne, Ohio Explained

Official Name:Claibourne, Ohio
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Mapsize:250px
Pushpin Map:Ohio
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Ohio
Subdivision Type2:Counties
Subdivision Name2:Union
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:978
Coordinates:40.3881°N -83.3492°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:43344
Area Code:740
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1060971

Claibourne is an unincorporated community in Claibourne Township, Union County, Ohio, United States. It is located at the intersection of Claibourne Road and Bethlehem-Claibourn Road.[1]

History

Claibourne was platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office was established at Claibourne in 1879, and remained in operation until 1947.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Rand McNally, The Road Atlas '06, Chicago, 2006, p.78
  2. Book: Durant, Pliny A.. The History of Union County, Ohio, containing a history of the county; its townships, towns ... . 1883. Beers, W. H., & co.. Chicago. 583.
  3. Web site: Union County . Jim Forte Postal History . 26 December 2015.