Perrysburg, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Perrysburg, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Perrysburg
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Miami
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Union
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:40.8978°N -86.1494°W
Elevation Ft:830
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46951/46926
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:449708

Perrysburg is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Perrysburg was platted in 1837 by John R. Wilkinson and Matthew Fenimore. Two years later, Perrysburg contained a half a dozen residences, a tavern, a store, a blacksmith shop, and a church. When the Lake Erie and Western Railroad was built in Miami County, it was not extended to Perrysburg, and the town declined.[1]

A post office was established at Perrysburg in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[2]

References

  1. Book: History of Miami County, Indiana: A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People and Its Principal Interests . Lewis Pub. . Bodurtha, Arthur Lawrence . 1914 . 198.
  2. Web site: Miami County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 8, 2017.