Lynn, Ohio

Lynn (previously also known as Benzler) is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Township, Marion County, Ohio, United States. It is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Waldo along Newmans-Cardington Road, at 40°29′56″N 83°06′26″W.[2][3]

Lynn, Ohio
Unincorporated community
Lynn, Ohio
Location of Lynn, Ohio
Coordinates: 40°29′56″N 83°06′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountiesMarion
Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43302
Area code(s)740
GNIS feature ID1062868[1]

History

The Benzler Post Office was established on December 9, 1897, but was discontinued on February 15, 1905.[4] In 1905, the Lynn Railroad Station was located here, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, but the community was still called Benzler.[5] The station was discontinued on April 1, 1921.[6]

Notable person
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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lynn, Ohio
  3. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, 78.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benzler Post Office (historical)
  5. A B C Pathfinder Shipping and Mailing Guide..., New England Railway Publishing Company, 1905, P. 152.
  6. Report of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to the Governor of the State of Ohio for the Year 1921, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 1921, P. 89.
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