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 2 January 2016.

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