Northup, Ohio

Baptist church

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

History

A post office called Northup was established in 1858.[2] The community was named after John S. Northup, founder.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Northup, Ohio
  2. "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  3. History of Gallia County: Containing a Condensed History of the County; Biographical Sketches; General Statistics; Miscellaneous Matters &c. St. Peter's Episcopal Church. 1882. p. 22.

Coordinates: 38°46′55″N 82°17′02″W / 38.78194°N 82.28389°W / 38.78194; -82.28389

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