Patriot, Ohio Explained

Patriot is an unincorporated community in southern Perry Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. It has a post office with the ZIP code 45658.[1]

Patriot is part of the Point Pleasant, WV - OH Micropolitan Statistical Area. Public education in the community of Patriot is provided by the Gallia County Local School District.

Patriot was laid out in 1828.[2] A post office called Patriot has been in operation since 1839.[3] William J. Thornton (1878–1951), Illinois state representative and businessman, was born in Patriot.[4]

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38.7744°N -82.3839°W

Notes and References

  1. https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm?citybyzipcode USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  2. Book: History of Gallia County: Containing a Condensed History of the County; Biographical Sketches; General Statistics; Miscellaneous Matters &c. 1882. St. Peter's Episcopal Church. 39.
  3. Web site: Post offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 July 2016.
  4. 'Illinois Blue Book 1951-1952, Biographical Sketch of William J. Thornton, pg. 218-219