Thackery, Ohio Explained

Thackery is an unincorporated community in southeastern Jackson and southwestern Mad River Townships in Champaign County, Ohio, United States. It lies along State Route 55, southwest of the city of Urbana,[1] the county seat of Champaign County.[2]

History

A post office called Thackery was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1965.[3] The community was named for its founder, one Mr. Thackery.[4]

References

40.0556°N -83.9189°W

Notes and References

  1. DeLorme. Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. 7th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2004, p. 56. .
  2. Web site: Find a County. 2011-06-07. National Association of Counties.
  3. Web site: Champaign County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 December 2015.
  4. Book: Middleton, Evan P.. History of Champaign County, Ohio: Its People, Industries and Institutions. 1917. B.F. Bowen. 898.

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