Opperman, Ohio
Opperman is an unincorporated community and coal town in southwestern Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. Its post office [2] is closed.
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Coordinates: 39°53′26″N 81°36′2″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Guernsey |
Township | Valley |
Area | |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 1049039[1] |
History
Opperman was planted by Thomas Moore and his wife on August 28, 1903. The town flourished while the mines were being operated. The village once had a railroad station, stores, schools and homes, but nearly all have disappeared.[3]
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References
- "Opperman". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Opperman post office". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Wolfe, William G. Stories of Guernsey County Ohio (1943)
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