Allensburg, Ohio

Allensburg is an unincorporated community in Highland County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.^[1]

Allensburg was platted in 1839, and named after William Allen, a politician who served as the 31st governor of Ohio.^[2] A post office called Allensburgh was established in 1843, and remained in operation until 1864.^[3]

[1]
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allensburg, Ohio
[2]
Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 2.
[3]
"Highland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 7, 2016.

39°12′16″N 83°46′38″W

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[1] [1]
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allensburg, Ohio

[2] [2]
Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 2.

[3] [3]
"Highland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 7, 2016.

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Allensburg, Ohio

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