Lynn, Ohio
Lynn (previously also known as Benzler) is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Township, Marion County, Ohio, United States. It is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Waldo along Newmans-Cardington Road, at 40°29′56″N 83°06′26″W.[2][3]
Lynn, Ohio | |
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  Lynn, Ohio Location of Lynn, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 40°29′56″N 83°06′26″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Marion |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 43302 |
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1062868[1] |
History
The Benzler Post Office was established on December 9, 1897, but was discontinued on February 15, 1905.[4] In 1905, the Lynn Railroad Station was located here, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, but the community was still called Benzler.[5] The station was discontinued on April 1, 1921.[6]
Notable person
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lynn, Ohio
- Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, 78.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benzler Post Office (historical)
- A B C Pathfinder Shipping and Mailing Guide..., New England Railway Publishing Company, 1905, P. 152.
- Report of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to the Governor of the State of Ohio for the Year 1921, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 1921, P. 89.
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