West Newton, Ohio

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

History

West Newton was platted in 1850.[2] A post office called West Newton was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1910.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Newton, Ohio
  2. ^ History of Allen County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc. Warner, Beers & Company. 1885. p. 415.
  3. ^ "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 10, 2016.


40°39′14″N 83°53′34″W / 40.65389°N 83.89278°W / 40.65389; -83.89278


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