Allensburg, Ohio

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Allensburg is an unincorporated community in Highland County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]

History

Allensburg was platted in 1839, and named after William Allen, a politician who served as the 31st governor of Ohio. [2] A post office called Allensburgh was established in 1843, and remained in operation until 1864. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allensburg, Ohio
  2. ↑ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 2.
  3. ↑ "Highland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 7, 2016.

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