Little Sandusky, Ohio

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Little Sandusky is an unincorporated community in Wyandot County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]

History

Little Sandusky was laid out in 1830 by Dr. Stephen Fowler, John Wilson, and Walter Woolsey. [2] The community took its name from the nearby Little Sandusky River. [3] A post office called Little Sandusky was established in 1825, and remained in operation until 1903. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Little Sandusky, Ohio
  2. ↑ Marvin Jr., Ronald I. (24 August 2015). A Brief History of Wyandot County, Ohio. History Press. p. 56. ISBN   978-1-62585-535-0.
  3. ↑ The History of Wyandot County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Townships, Towns, Churches, Schools, Etc. Leggett, Conaway & Company. 1884. p.  899.
  4. ↑ "Wyandot County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 December 2015.

Coordinates: 40°44′19″N83°12′55″W / 40.73861°N 83.21528°W / 40.73861; -83.21528


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