Minerton, Ohio

Minerton is a former town in Vinton County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

History

The first store in Minerton opened in 1880.[2] A post office was established at Minerton in 1880, and remained in operation until 1914.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Minerton, Ohio
  2. 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. 1349.
  3. "Vinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 December 2015.

Coordinates: 39°04′00″N 82°24′14″W / 39.06667°N 82.40389°W / 39.06667; -82.40389


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