Hendrysburg, Ohio

Hendrysburg is an unincorporated community in Belmont County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Hendrysburg was laid out in 1828 by Charles Hendry, and named for him.[2] A post office called Hendrysburgh was established in 1830, the name was changed to Hendrysburg in 1893, and the post office closed in 1983.[3]

Notable people

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hendrysburg, Ohio
  2. McKelvey, A. T. (1903). Centennial History of Belmont County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 268.
  3. "Belmont County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2016.

40°03′39″N 81°10′23″W


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