Wick, Ohio

Wick is an unincorporated community in Ashtabula County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

Railroad station in Wicks (circa 1900-1920)

History

A post office called Wick was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community has the name of William Wick, a local minister.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wick, Ohio
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wick Post Office (historical)
  3. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 143.

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