Williamstown, Ohio

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Williamstown, Ohio
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Coming into Williamstown from the south.
Nickname(s): 
Billtown
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Location of Williamstown, Ohio
Coordinates: 40°50′02″N83°39′03″W / 40.8338889°N 83.6508333°W / 40.8338889; -83.6508333 Coordinates: 40°50′02″N83°39′03″W / 40.8338889°N 83.6508333°W / 40.8338889; -83.6508333
Founded byJohn W. Williams

Williamstown is an unincorporated community in southern Madison Township, Hancock County, Ohio, United States. [1] Although it is unincorporated, it has its own zip code of 45897. [2] It lies at the intersection of U.S. Routes 30 and 68.

History

Williamstown was laid out in 1834 by John W. Williams, and named for him. [3] A post office called Eagle was established in 1834, and the name was changed to Williamstown in 1868. [4] The post office service was suspended in 2007 and it was discontinued in 2009. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Williamstown
  2. ↑ USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  3. ↑ History of Hancock County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns. Warner, Beers. 1886. p.  448.
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Williamstown Post Office
  5. ↑ (USPS Postal Bulletin #22280)
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