Big Island, Ohio

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Big Island's Hall with the township's tornado siren

Big Island is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1] Big Island is served by Ridgedale Local School District.

History

A post office called Big Island was established in 1829, and remained in operation until 1870. [2] The community takes its name from Big Island Township. [3] Besides the post office, Big Island had a hotel and several shops. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Big Island, Ohio
  2. ↑ "Marion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  3. ↑ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 14.
  4. ↑ The History of Marion County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Townships, Towns, Churches, Schools, Etc. Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. 1883. p.  652.

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