Weavers, Ohio Explained

Weavers is an unincorporated community in Darke County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

A former variant name of Weavers was Weavers Station. The community was named for Peter Weaver, the original owner of the town site.^[1] A post office called Weavers Station was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1914.^[2] Besides the post office, Weavers Station contained a railroad station, grain elevator, and country store.^[3]

References

40.0264°N -84.6783°W

Notes and References

1. Book: The History of Darke County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Cities, Towns, Etc. 1880. W. H. Beers & Company. 450.
2. Web site: Darke County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 December 2015.
3. Book: Wilson, Frazer Ells. History of Darke County, Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time, Vol. 1. 1914. Hobart Publishing Company. Milford, Ohio. 580.