Westboro, Ohio Explained

Westboro is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States.

History

Westboro was platted in 1838.[1] The community may derive its name from nearby West Fork Creek.[2] A post office was established at Westboro in 1847, and remained in operation until 1971.[3]

References

39.2814°N -83.9106°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Clinton County, Ohio: Its People, Industries, and Institutions . B.F. Bowen . Brown, Albert J. . 1915 . 278.
  2. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 141.
  3. Web site: Clinton County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 December 2015.

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