Kinsey, Ohio Explained

Kinsey is a historic community in Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Ohio; its location, 39.8539°N -84.2928°W, makes it a neighborhood of Englewood.^[1]

History

A post office called Kinseys Station was established in 1879, the name was changed to Kinsey in 1882, and the post office closed in 1904.^[2] The community was named for Samuel Kinsey, who operated a plant nursery near the station.^[3]

Notes and References

1. "Dayton North Quadrangle, Ohio-Montgomery County," 7.5 minute series (topographic), n.d.
2. Web site: Montgomery County . Jim Forte Postal History . 23 January 2016.
3. Book: History of Montgomery County, Ohio, Containing a History of the County ; Its Townships, Cities, Towns, Schools, Churches. 1882. W. H. Beers & Co.. Chicago. 299–300.