Hoskinsville, Ohio

Hoskinsville is an unincorporated community in Noble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

A post office was established at Hoskinsville in 1827, and remained in operation until 1910.[2] Colonel Erastus Hoskins, the first postmaster, gave the community its name.[3] The town site was not platted until 1839.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hoskinsville, Ohio
  2. "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  3. 1 2 History of Noble County, Ohio. L. H. Watkins. 1887. p. 496.

Coordinates: 39°46′16″N 81°35′31″W / 39.77111°N 81.59194°W / 39.77111; -81.59194


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