Webster, Putnam County, Ohio

Webster is a ghost town in Riley Township, Putnam County, Ohio, United States.[1]

History

Webster was not officially platted, but once contained a post office under the name Stanley.[2] This post office was established in 1863, and remained in operation until 1891.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Webster (historical)
  2. Kinder, George D. (1915). History of Putnam County, Ohio : its peoples, industries, and institutions. B.F. Bowen. p. 156.
  3. "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 December 2015.

Coordinates: 40°58′16″N 83°53′24″W / 40.97111°N 83.89000°W / 40.97111; -83.89000

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