Ganges, Ohio
Ganges is an unincorporated community in Richland County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History
Ganges was originally called Trucksville, and under the latter name was platted in 1817 by William Trucks, and named for him.[2] A post office was established under the name Truxville in 1821, the name was changed to Ganges in 1836, and the post office closed in 1906.[3]
Notable Citizens
Garry Bly
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ganges
- Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 50.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ganges Post Office (historical)
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