Archers Fork, Ohio

Archers Fork is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

A post office called Archers Fork was established in 1874, and remained in operation until 1949.[2] The community takes its name from nearby Archers Fork, which in turn is named after a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Archers Fork, Ohio
  2. ↑ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  3. ↑ History of Washington County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. H.Z. Williams. 1881. p. 696.

Coordinates: 39°29′00″N 81°12′20″W / 39.48333°N 81.20556°W / 39.48333; -81.20556


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