Jumbo, Ohio Explained

Jumbo is an unincorporated community in Hardin County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Jumbo had its start in 1881 when Walter Blansfield opened a store there.^[1] A post office was established at Jumbo in 1883, and remained in operation until 1901.^[2] The community was named after Jumbo, the circus elephant.^[3]

References

40.595°N -83.7581°W

Notes and References

1. Book: The History of Hardin County, Ohio. 1883. Warner Beers & Company. 703.
2. Web site: Hardin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 14 December 2015.
3. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 67.