Big Island, Ohio
Big Island is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1] Big Island is served by Ridgedale Local School District.
History
A post office called Big Island was established in 1829, and remained in operation until 1870.[2] The community takes its name from Big Island Township.[3] Besides the post office, Big Island had a hotel and several shops.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Big Island, Ohio
- ^ "Marion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 14.
- ^ The History of Marion County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Townships, Towns, Churches, Schools, Etc. Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. 1883. p. 652.
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