Torch is an unincorporated community in Athens County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]
Torch had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. [2] According to tradition, the community was named for the fact local churchgoers carried torches. [3] A post office called Torch was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 2002. [4]
39°14′22″N 81°44′56″W / 39.23944°N 81.74889°W
Torch is an unincorporated community in Athens County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]
Torch had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. [2] According to tradition, the community was named for the fact local churchgoers carried torches. [3] A post office called Torch was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 2002. [4]
39°14′22″N 81°44′56″W / 39.23944°N 81.74889°W