Knox, Vinton County, Ohio

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Knox is a former town in Vinton County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. [1]

History

A post office called Knox was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1904. [2] The community derived its name from Henry Knox, first U.S. Secretary of War. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knox, Vinton County, Ohio
  2. "Vinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  3. History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Chicago: Inter-State Pub. Co. 1883. p.  1287.

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