Primrose is an unincorporated community in Williams County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]
History
A post office called Primrose was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1904. [2] With the construction of the railroad, business activity shifted to nearby Alvordton, and the town's population dwindled. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Primrose, Ohio
- ^ "Williams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
- ^ Bowersox, Charles A. (1920). A Standard History of Williams County, Ohio: An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with Particular Attention to the Modern Era in the Commercial, Industrial, Educational, Civic and Social Development. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 389.
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41°40′49″N 84°26′13″W / 41.68028°N 84.43694°W
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Primrose is an unincorporated community in Williams County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]
History
A post office called Primrose was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1904. [2] With the construction of the railroad, business activity shifted to nearby Alvordton, and the town's population dwindled. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Primrose, Ohio
- ^ "Williams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
- ^ Bowersox, Charles A. (1920). A Standard History of Williams County, Ohio: An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with Particular Attention to the Modern Era in the Commercial, Industrial, Educational, Civic and Social Development. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 389.
Municipalities and communities of
Williams County, Ohio, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | | |
| Villages | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
|
Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
41°40′49″N 84°26′13″W / 41.68028°N 84.43694°W
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