Rupert, Ohio Explained

Official Name:Rupert, Ohio
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Mapsize:250px
Pushpin Map:Ohio
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Ohio
Subdivision Type2:Counties
Subdivision Name2:Madison
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:961
Coordinates:39.8825°N -83.3533°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:43140
Area Code:740
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1062997

Rupert is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Madison County, Ohio, United States. It is located at the intersection of Ohio State Route 665 and Glade Run Road, approximately four miles east of London.[1]

The Rupert Post Office was established on May 2, 1894, but was discontinued on August 31, 1901. The mail service is now sent through the London branch. As of 1915, the community contained a general store, a blacksmith, and only a few houses.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, Pg. 80
  2. Bryan, Chester E., History of Madison County, Ohio, B.F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, 1915, Pg. 189.