Allensburg, Ohio

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

History

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]

References

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