West Independence, Ohio

West Independence is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

West Independence was laid out in 1849 on the Findlay—Tiffin road.[2] A post office called West Independence was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1908.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Independence, Ohio
  2. ^ History of Hancock County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns. Warner, Beers. 1886. p. 376.
  3. ^ "Hancock County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 3, 2016.

41°04′36″N 83°26′28″W / 41.07667°N 83.44111°W / 41.07667; -83.44111


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