Claibourne, Ohio

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Claibourne, Ohio
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GNIS feature ID1060971[1]

Claibourne is an unincorporated community in Claibourne Township, Union County, Ohio, United States. It is located at the intersection of Claibourne Road and Bethlehem-Claibourn Road.[2]

History

Claibourne was platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] A post office was established at Claibourne in 1879, and remained in operation until 1947.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Claibourne, Ohio
  2. ^ Rand McNally, The Road Atlas '06, Chicago, 2006, p.78
  3. ^ Durant, Pliny A. (1883). The History of Union County, Ohio, containing a history of the county; its townships, towns ... Chicago: Beers, W. H., & co. p. 583.
  4. ^ "Union County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2015.