Hooksburg, Ohio Explained

Hooksburg is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

A post office called Hooksburg was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1914.[1] The community was named for Captain Isaac N. Hook, the original owner of the town site.[2]

References

39.5836°N -81.7836°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morgan County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 December 2015.
  2. Book: Robertson, Charles. History of Morgan County, Ohio, with Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Pioneers and Prominent Men. 1886. L. H. Watkins & Company. 417.

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