High Hill, Ohio

High Hill is an unincorporated community in Muskingum County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.^[1]

History

High Hill was named for the lofty elevation of the town site.^[2] A post office called High Hill was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1901.^[3] Besides the post office, High Hill had an Odd Fellows hall and two country stores.^[4]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: High Hill, Ohio
2. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 60.
3. "Muskingum County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 20, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
4. Everhart, F.J. (1882). 1794. History of Muskingum County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of prominent men and pioneers. F.J. Everhart & Co. p. 446.

39°49′55″N 81°45′55″W