Nova, Ohio Explained

Nova is an unincorporated community in central Troy Township, Ashland County, Ohio, United States. It has a post office with the ZIP code 44859.[1] It lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 224 with State Route 511.

History

Nova was originally Troy Center, and under the latter name was founded in 1851.[2] A post office called Nova has been in operation since 1851.[3]

The last known living apple tree planted by Johnny Appleseed can be found in Nova.[4] The tree produces tart green apples which are used for making applesauce, baking and producing hard cider.

References

41.0289°N -82.3047°W

Notes and References

  1. https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm?citybyzipcode USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  2. Book: Baughman, Abraham J.. History of Ashland County, Ohio. 1909. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. 175–176.
  3. Web site: Ashland County . Jim Forte Postal History . 27 December 2015.
  4. Book: Leavell. Chuck. Welch. Mary. Forever Green: The History and Hope of the American Forest. 2001. Mercer University Press. 978-0-86554-900-5. 77.