Knox, Vinton County, Ohio
Knox is a former town in Vinton County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
History
A post office called Knox was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community derived its name from Henry Knox, first U.S. Secretary of War.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knox, Vinton County, Ohio
- ↑ "Vinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
- ↑ Chicago, Inter-State Publishing Co., (1883). History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Inter-State Pub. Co. p. 1287.
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Coordinates: 39°15′58″N 82°17′09″W / 39.26611°N 82.28583°W
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