Mount Ephraim, Ohio Explained

Official Name:Mount Ephraim, Ohio
Pushpin Map:Ohio#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Ohio
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Noble
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:1138
Coordinates:39.8472°N -81.4178°W
Area Code:740
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1065068

Mount Ephraim is an unincorporated community in Noble County, Ohio, United States.

History

Mount Ephraim was platted in 1838 by Ephraim Vorhies, and named for him.[1] [2] A post office was established at Mount Ephraim in 1843, and remained in operation until 1955.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Noble County, Ohio. 1887. L. H. Watkins. 479.
  2. Book: Martin, Frank M.. The County of Noble: A History of Noble County, Ohio, from the Earliest Days, with Special Chapter on Military Affairs, and Special Attention Given to Resources. 1904. Selwyn A. Brant. 40.
  3. Web site: Noble County . Jim Forte Postal History . 10 December 2015.