Yale, Ohio Explained

Yale is an unincorporated community in Portage County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It centered at the intersection of Alliance Road and Yale Road along Ohio State Route 14 where the townships of Edinburg, Palmyra, Atwater, and Deerfield meet.

History

A post office called Yale was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1903.[1] The community most likely was named after Yale University, according to local history.[2] Besides the post office, Yale had a sawmill.[3]

References

41.0625°N -81.0983°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Portage County . Jim Forte Postal History . 13 January 2016.
  2. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 146.
  3. Book: Brown. Robert C.. Norris. J. E.. History of Portage County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc.. 1885. Warner, Beers & Company. 423.