McLean, Ohio explained

McLean is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

The community has the name of James McLean, a landowner who allowed the railroad to build on his land in exchange for the naming rights.[1] A post office called McLean was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1928.[2] McLean had 51 inhabitants in 1910.[3]

References

39.4911°N -83.3369°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 80.
  2. Web site: Fayette County . Jim Forte Postal History . 13 December 2015.
  3. Book: Allen, Frank M.. History of Fayette County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions. 1914. B. F. Bowen, Incorporated. 270.

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