Shawtown, Hancock County, Ohio Explained

Shawtown is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Shawtown was laid out in 1882 when the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad was extended to that point.[1] A post office was established at Shawtown in 1881, and remained in operation until 1923.[2]

References

41.1081°N -83.8719°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Hancock County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns. 1886. Warner, Beers. 478.
  2. Web site: Hancock County . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 January 2016.

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