Nova, Ohio

Coordinates: 41°01′44″N 82°18′17″W / 41.02889°N 82.30472°W / 41.02889; -82.30472
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Location of Nova, Ohio
Location of Nova, Ohio

Nova is an

ZIP code 44859.[2] It lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 224 with State Route 511
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History

Nova was originally Troy Center, and under the latter name was founded in 1851.[3] A post office called Nova has been in operation since 1851.[4]

The last known living apple tree planted by Johnny Appleseed can be found in Nova.[5] The tree produces tart green apples which are used for making applesauce, baking and producing hard cider.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nova, Ohio
  2. ^ USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  3. ^ Baughman, Abraham J. (1909). History of Ashland County, Ohio. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. pp. 175–176.
  4. ^ "Ashland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  5. ISBN 978-0-86554-900-5
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41°01′44″N 82°18′17″W / 41.02889°N 82.30472°W / 41.02889; -82.30472


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