Folsom, Ohio

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

History

A post office was established at Folsom in 1886, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community's name honors Frances Folsom Cleveland, First Lady of the United States from 1886 to 1889.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Folsom
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Folsom Post Office (historical)
  3. ↑ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 45.

Coordinates: 39°05′42″N 83°35′34″W / 39.09500°N 83.59278°W / 39.09500; -83.59278


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