Hampden, Ohio

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

History

A post office called Hampden was established in 1826, and remained in operation until 1906. [2] The community most likely was named after Hampden, Massachusetts. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hampden, Ohio
  2. ↑ "Geauga County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  3. ↑ Pioneer and General History of Geauga County: With Sketches of Some of the Pioneers and Prominent Men. Historical Society of Geauga County. 1880. p.  367.

41°36′15″N81°08′44″W / 41.60417°N 81.14556°W / 41.60417; -81.14556


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