Elk, Ohio

Elk is an unincorporated community in Noble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Elk was originally called Fredericktown, and under the latter name was laid out in 1854.[2] A post office later was established at Fredericktown under the name Elk.[2] The Elk post office opened in 1873, and remained in operation until 1910.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elk, Ohio
  2. 1 2 History of Noble County, Ohio. L. H. Watkins. 1887. p. 524.
  3. "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 December 2015.

Coordinates: 39°40′23″N 81°20′09″W / 39.67306°N 81.33583°W / 39.67306; -81.33583


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