Hollowtown, Ohio

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

History

A post office was established at Hollowtown in 1861, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community derives its name from Anthony Hollow, a local merchant.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hollowtown
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hollowtown Post Office (historical)
  3. ↑ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 62.

Coordinates: 39°06′42″N 83°46′54″W / 39.11167°N 83.78167°W / 39.11167; -83.78167


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