Bessemer, Ohio

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

History

A post office called Bessemer was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1879. [2] Bessemer was historically a mining community. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bessemer, Ohio
  2. ↑ "Athens County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  3. ↑ History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Chicago: Inter-State Pub. Co. 1883. p.  485.

39°27′54″N82°11′53″W / 39.46500°N 82.19806°W / 39.46500; -82.19806


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