Beta, Ohio

Beta is an extinct town in Fulton County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It was located in York Township.[1][2]

History

Beta was formerly located in Henry County until land was given to create Fulton County in 1850.[3] A post office called Beta was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1901.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beta (historical)
  2. http://ohioghosttowns.org/fulton-county/
  3. Reighard, Frank H. (1920). A Standard History of Fulton County, Ohio (Volume 1). Lewis Publishing Company. p. 390.
  4. "Fulton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 January 2016.

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