Manara, Ohio Explained

Official Name:Manara, Ohio
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Mapsize:250px
Pushpin Map:Ohio#USA
Pushpin Label:Manara
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Ohio
Subdivision Type2:Counties
Subdivision Name2:Fayette
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Marion
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:899
Coordinates:39.6025°N -83.3131°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:43145
Area Code:740
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1062871

Manara is an unincorporated community in Marion Township, Fayette County, Ohio, United States. It is located at the intersection of Washington-Waterloo Road (Fayette County Highway 35) and Bloomingburg-New Holland Road (Fayette County Highway 27).[1]

History

Manara was laid out at the crossroads of two turnpikes.[2] A post office called Manara was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1902.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Rand McNally, The Road Atlas '06, Chicago, Rand McNally, 2006, p.80
  2. Book: Allen, Frank M.. History of Fayette County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions. 1914. B. F. Bowen, Incorporated. 329.
  3. Web site: Fayette County . Jim Forte Postal History . 13 December 2015.