West Sonora, Ohio Explained

West Sonora is an unincorporated community in Preble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

A former variant name was Sonora. Sonora had its start around 1852, when the railroad was extended to that point.[1] A post office called West Sonora was established in 1855, and remained in operation until 1940.[2]

References

39.8889°N -84.5411°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lowry, Robert Eaton. History of Preble County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions. 1915. B.F. Bowen. 394.
  2. Web site: Preble County . Jim Forte Postal History . 18 December 2015.

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