Oceola, Ohio Explained

Oceola is a census-designated place (CDP) in central Tod Township, Crawford County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census its population was 156.[1] It has a post office with the ZIP code 44860.[2] It is located along the road that was U.S. Route 30 until being upgraded to a freeway.

History

Oceola was laid out in 1842.[3] The community was named for Osceola, the leader of the Seminole in Florida.[4] A post office called Oceola has been in operation since 1840.[5]

References

40.8447°N -83.0939°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oceola CPD, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile . United States Census Bureau . 11 June 2023.
  2. https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm?citybyzipcode USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  3. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 102.
  4. Book: History of Crawford County and Ohio . Baskin & Battey . 1881 . 617.
  5. Web site: Crawford County . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 December 2015.

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