New Antioch, Ohio

New Antioch is an unincorporated community in Green Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States.[1]

History

New Antioch was platted in 1851.[2] The community was named after the ancient city of Antioch.[3] A post office called New Antioch was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1907.[4]

  • New Antioch community sign
    New Antioch community sign
  • Looking north on Antioch Road in New Antioch
    Looking north on Antioch Road in New Antioch

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Antioch, Ohio
  2. ^ Brown, Albert J. (1915). History of Clinton County, Ohio: Its People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp. 273.
  3. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 95.
  4. ^ "Clinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 19, 2015.


39°24′26″N 83°44′46″W / 39.40722°N 83.74611°W / 39.40722; -83.74611


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