Lower Newport, Ohio Explained

Lower Newport is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Lower Newport was originally called the "Lower Settlement" in contrast to the "Upper Settlement", i.e. Newport.[1] Lower Newport was a major shipping point for riverboats.[2] A post office called Lower Newport was in operation from 1842 until 1904.[3]

References

39.3519°N -81.345°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hathaway, Seymour J.. History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. 1902. Biographical Publishing Company. 318.
  2. Book: History of Washington County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. 1881. H.Z. Williams. 572.
  3. Web site: Washington County . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 December 2015.

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