New Petersburg, Ohio Explained

New Petersburg is an unincorporated community in Highland County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

New Petersburg was laid out in 1817.[1] A post office called New Petersburgh was established in 1829, the name was changed to New Petersburg in 1893, and the post office closed in 1932.

References

39.2622°N -83.445°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 98.

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