Johnsons Corners, Ohio Explained

Johnsons Corners is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Johnsons Corners was named for Abner Johnson, the original owner of the town site.[1] A variant name was Amwell.[2] A post office called Amwell was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1883.[3]

References

40.9606°N -81.8417°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Douglass, Ben. History of Wayne County, Ohio, from the days of the pioneers and first settlers to the present time. 1878. Robert Douglass, publisher. Indianapolis. 635.
  2. Book: History of Wayne County, Ohio. 1910. B.F. Bowen. 357.
  3. Web site: Wayne County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 January 2016.

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