Painter Creek, Ohio Explained

Painter Creek is an unincorporated community in Darke County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Painter Creek was platted in 1870.^[1] The community took its name from nearby Painter Creek. A post office called Painter Creek was established in 1852, and remained in operation until 1903.^[2] Besides the post office, Painter Creek had a tile factory, schoolhouse, and town hall.^[3]

References

40.0356°N -84.4694°W

Notes and References

1. Book: The History of Darke County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Cities, Towns, Etc. 1880. W. H. Beers & Company. 294.
2. Web site: Darke County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 December 2015.
3. Book: Wilson, Frazer Ells. History of Darke County, Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time, Vol. 1. 1914. Hobart Publishing Company. Milford, Ohio. 620.