Williamsport, Columbiana County, Ohio

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Williamsport, Ohio
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Williamsport
Coordinates: 40°43′26″N80°38′2.19″W / 40.72389°N 80.6339417°W / 40.72389; -80.6339417
Country United States
State Ohio
County Columbiana
Township Madison
Elevation
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840 ft (256 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44432
Area code(s) 330, 234
GNIS Feature ID 1061785 [1]

Williamsport is an unincorporated community in northwestern Madison Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. [1]

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History

Williamsport was platted in 1835 by William Crawford, and named for him. [2] An old variant name was Park. [1] A post office called Park was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1902. [3]

Education

Williamsport is home to the Beaver Local School District. The confluence that forms the Little Beaver Creek is in the center of the community.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Williamsport
  2. History of Columbiana County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Unigraphic. 1879. p. 190.
  3. "Columbiana County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 10, 2016.