Allentown, Ohio

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

For the ghost town in Clark County, see Allentown, Clark County, Ohio.

History

Allentown was platted in 1835.[2] A post office called Allentown was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1904.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allentown, Ohio
  2. History of Allen County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc. Warner, Beers & Company. 1885. p. 432.
  3. "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 January 2016.



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