Rainbow, Ohio

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

History

The first settlement at Rainbow was made in the spring of 1795. [2] The community most likely took its name from Rainbow Creek. [3] A post office called Rainbow was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1903. [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rainbow, Ohio
  2. ↑ History of Washington County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. H.Z. Williams. 1881. p. 607.
  3. ↑ "How communities got their names". Marietta Times. February 19, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2015.

39°29′40″N81°27′55″W / 39.49444°N 81.46528°W / 39.49444; -81.46528

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