Beta, Ohio

Beta is an extinct town in Fulton County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It was located in York Township.[1][2]

History

Beta was formerly located in Henry County until land was given to create Fulton County in 1850.[3] A post office called Beta was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1901.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beta (historical)
  2. ↑ http://ohioghosttowns.org/fulton-county/
  3. ↑ Reighard, Frank H. (1920). A Standard History of Fulton County, Ohio (Volume 1). Lewis Publishing Company. p. 390.
  4. ↑ "Fulton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 January 2016.

Coordinates: 41°30′04″N 84°00′32″W / 41.501245°N 84.008754°W / 41.501245; -84.008754

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