Whigville, Ohio
Whigville (also Freedom) is an unincorporated community in Noble County, Ohio, United States.[1]
Whigville, Ohio | |
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  Whigville, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 39°49′39″N 81°22′25″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Noble |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1077174[1] |
History
Whigville was originally called Freedom, and under the latter name was laid out in 1846.[2] The name was officially changed to Whigville in 1891.[2] A post office called Whigville was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1934.[3]
Notable person
- Capell L. Weems, Ohio politician, was born in Whigville.[4]
Notes
- "Whigville, Ohio". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Martin, Frank M. (1904). The County of Noble: A History of Noble County, Ohio, from the Earliest Days, with Special Chapter on Military Affairs, and Special Attention Given to Resources. Selwyn A. Brant. p. 41.
- "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
- Capell Lane Weems
Municipalities and communities of Noble County, Ohio, United States | ||
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| Villages |  Map of Ohio highlighting Noble County | |
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