Kinnikinnick, Ohio Explained

Official Name:Kinnikinnick, Ohio
Pushpin Map:Ohio#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Ohio
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Ross
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:666
Coordinates:39.4258°N -82.9528°W
Area Code:740
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1058188

Kinnikinnick is an unincorporated community in Ross County, Ohio, United States. Kinnikinnick is located at the junction of Ohio State Route 159 and Ohio State Route 180, 16.6miles north-northeast of Chillicothe.[1]

History

A post office called Kinnikinnick was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1910.[2] The community takes its name from Kinnikinnick Creek, which the community is located on.[3]

Notes and References

  1. . Official Transportation Map . 2011 . PDF . February 1, 2013 .
  2. Web site: Ross County . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 January 2016.
  3. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 70.