Mahoning, Ohio Explained

Mahoning is a former settlement in Portage County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It was located at the present-day intersection of North Main Street and Ohio State Route 82 in northern Windham Township, north of the village of Windham.

History

Mahoning is a name derived from the Delaware language meaning "salt lick".^[1] A post office called Mahoning was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1913.^[2] Besides the post office, Mahoning had a station on the Cleveland and Mahoning Valley Railroad.^[3]

References

41.2589°N -81.0486°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 81.
2. Web site: Portage County . Jim Forte Postal History . 13 January 2016.
3. Book: Brown. Robert C.. Norris. J. E.. History of Portage County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc.. 1885. Warner, Beers & Company. 574.