Manara, Ohio

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Manara, Ohio
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GNIS feature ID1062871[1]

Manara is an unincorporated community in Marion Township, Fayette County, Ohio, United States. It is located at the intersection of Washington-Waterloo Road (Fayette County Highway 35) and Bloomingburg-New Holland Road (Fayette County Highway 27).[2]

History

Manara was laid out at the crossroads of two turnpikes.[3] A post office called Manara was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1902.[4]

  • Manara community sign
    Manara community sign
  • Intersection of Washington-Waterloo Road and Bloomingburg-New Holland Road in Manara, Ohio
    Intersection of Washington-Waterloo Road and Bloomingburg-New Holland Road in Manara, Ohio

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Manara, Ohio
  2. ^ Rand McNally, The Road Atlas '06, Chicago, Rand McNally, 2006, p.80
  3. ^ Allen, Frank M. (1914). History of Fayette County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B. F. Bowen, Incorporated. p. 329.
  4. ^ "Fayette County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 13, 2015.