High Hill, Ohio Explained

High Hill is an unincorporated community in Muskingum County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

High Hill was named for the lofty elevation of the town site.[1] A post office called High Hill was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] Besides the post office, High Hill had an Odd Fellows hall and two country stores.[3]

References

39.8319°N -81.7653°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 60.
  2. Web site: Muskingum County . Jim Forte Postal History . 6 January 2016 . January 20, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160120133455/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Muskingum . live .
  3. Book: Everhart, F.J.. 1794. History of Muskingum County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of prominent men and pioneers. 1882. F.J. Everhart & Co.. 446.

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