Temperanceville, Ohio Explained

Temperanceville is an unincorporated community in Belmont County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Temperanceville had its start in 1837 when a gristmill was built there.[1] The proprietor espoused "intense temperance principles", hence the name.[2] A post office called Temperanceville was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1961.[3]

References

39.9078°N -81.2294°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Caldwell, John Alexander. History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, Ohio: And Incidentally Historical Collections. 1880. Historical Publishing Company. 407.
  2. Book: McKelvey, A. T.. Centennial History of Belmont County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. 1903. Biographical Publishing Company. 317.
  3. Web site: Belmont County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 January 2016.

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