Williamstown, Ohio Explained

Williamstown, Ohio
Nickname:Billtown
Coordinates:40.8339°N -83.6508°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:U.S. state
Subdivision Name1:Ohio
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Hancock County
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Madison Township
Established Date:1834
Founder:John W. Williams
Unit Pref:US
Population Density Sq Mi:auto

Williamstown is an unincorporated community in southern Madison Township, Hancock County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has its own zip code of 45897.[1] It lies at the intersection of U.S. Routes 30 and 68.

History

Williamstown was laid out in 1834 by John W. Williams, and named for him.[2] A post office called Eagle was established in 1834, and the name was changed to Williamstown in 1868. The post office service was suspended in 2007 and it was discontinued in 2009.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm?citybyzipcode USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  2. Book: History of Hancock County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns. 1886. Warner, Beers. 448.
  3. (USPS Postal Bulletin #22280)