Kingscreek, Ohio

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

History

Kingscreek was originally called Kingston, and under the latter name was platted around 1870.[2] The present name is derived from nearby Kings Creek.[2] A post office called Kings Creek was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1909.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kingscreek, Ohio
  2. 1 2 Middleton, Evan P. (1917). History of Champaign County, Ohio: Its People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. p. 191.
  3. "Champaign County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 December 2015.

Coordinates: 40°09′40″N 83°43′30″W / 40.16111°N 83.72500°W / 40.16111; -83.72500


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