West Independence, Ohio

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West Independence is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]

History

West Independence was laid out in 1849 on the FindlayTiffin road. [2] A post office called West Independence was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1908. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Independence, Ohio
  2. History of Hancock County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns. Warner, Beers. 1886. p.  376.
  3. "Hancock County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 January 2016.

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