Spanker, Ohio

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

History

A post office called Spanker was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1904. [2] The community was named on account of the spanker wagons which were once made here. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Spanker, Ohio
  2. "Montgomery County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  3. History of Montgomery County, Ohio, Containing a History of the County ; Its Townships, Cities, Towns, Schools, Churches. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co. 1882. p. 114.

Coordinates: 39°51′33″N84°14′42″W / 39.85917°N 84.24500°W / 39.85917; -84.24500