Ginghamsburg is an unincorporated community in Miami County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]
The community was named for Silas "Gingham" Wells, a local merchant whose nickname was derived from his coat made of gingham fabric. [2] A post office called Ginghamsburgh was established in 1867, the name was changed to Ginghamsburg in 1893, and the post office closed in 1905. [3] Besides the post office, Ginghamsburg had a country store. [4]
39°55′47″N 84°11′58″W / 39.92972°N 84.19944°W
Ginghamsburg is an unincorporated community in Miami County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]
The community was named for Silas "Gingham" Wells, a local merchant whose nickname was derived from his coat made of gingham fabric. [2] A post office called Ginghamsburgh was established in 1867, the name was changed to Ginghamsburg in 1893, and the post office closed in 1905. [3] Besides the post office, Ginghamsburg had a country store. [4]
39°55′47″N 84°11′58″W / 39.92972°N 84.19944°W