East Townsend, Ohio

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East Townsend is an unincorporated community in Huron County, Ohio, United States. [1] It is located in Townsend Township and is part of the Collins census-designated place.

History

The first post office in East Townsend was established in 1833 or 1834. The name of the post office was prefaced with East in order to avoid confusion with Townsend Township, Sandusky County, Ohio. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: East Townsend, Ohio
  2. Baughman, Abraham J. (1909). History of Huron County, Ohio: Its Progress and Development, with Biographical Sketches of Prominent Citizens of the County, Volume 1. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 271.

41°14′55″N82°29′31″W / 41.24861°N 82.49194°W / 41.24861; -82.49194