Carmel, Ohio

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Carmel, Ohio

Carmel is an unincorporated community in Highland County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1] Carmel, Ohio is the birthplace of the Carmelites, a distinct community often labelled as a subgroup of Melungeons.

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History

A post office was established at Carmel in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913. [2] The community took its name from the local Mount Carmel church. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carmel
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carmel Post Office (historical)
  3. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 23.

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