Puritan, Ohio

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Puritan is an unincorporated community in Vinton County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1] It is situated to the east of Hamden, Ohio, and to the west of Wilkesville, Ohio, as well as north of Wellston, Ohio.

History

Puritan was originally known for its brick-making industry. [2] The area where Puritan once stood is the home of the only remaining coal company, Sands Hill Mining, in Vinton County. There is also a church, a nursing home, and some remaining buildings of the brick plant.

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Puritan, Ohio
  2. ↑ Tribe, Deanna L. (May 4, 2015). Vinton County. Arcadia Publishing. p. 37. ISBN   978-1-4671-1381-6.

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