Olive Green, Noble County, Ohio

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Olive Green is an unincorporated community in Noble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]

History

Olive Green had its start in 1856 when a store was built there; later that same year a mill was built there as well. [2] The community derives its name from the nearby Olive Green Creek. [3] A post office was established at Olive Green in 1857, and remained in operation until 1925. [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Olive Green, Noble County, Ohio
  2. ↑ History of Noble County, Ohio. L. H. Watkins. 1887. p.  365.
  3. ↑ Martin, Frank M. (1904). The County of Noble: A History of Noble County, Ohio, from the Earliest Days, with Special Chapter on Military Affairs, and Special Attention Given to Resources. Selwyn A. Brant. p.  47.
  4. ↑ "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 10, 2015.

39°44′40″N81°36′52″W / 39.74444°N 81.61444°W / 39.74444; -81.61444

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