North Salem, Ohio

North Salem is an unincorporated community in Guernsey County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

A post office was established at North Salem in 1854, and remained in opearation until 1906.[2][3] The name is a bit of a misnomer, as North Salem is actually south of Salem, Ohio.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Salem, Ohio
  2. "Guernsey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Salem Post Office (historical)
  4. Peacefull, Leonard (1996). A Geography of Ohio. Kent State University Press. p. 219. Retrieved 8 December 2013.

Coordinates: 40°08′36″N 81°32′44″W / 40.14333°N 81.54556°W / 40.14333; -81.54556


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