Cow Run, Ohio

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

History

A post office called Cow Run was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1916.[2] The community took its name from nearby Cow Run.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cow Run, Ohio
  2. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 18 January 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  3. "How communities got their names". Marietta Times. February 19, 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2015.

Coordinates: 39°26′52″N 81°18′32″W / 39.44778°N 81.30889°W / 39.44778; -81.30889


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