Elmville, Ohio

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

History

A post office called Elmville was established in 1855, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community most likely was named for a nearby grove of elm trees.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elmville, Ohio
  2. "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  3. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 43.

Coordinates: 39°03′54″N 83°27′07″W / 39.06500°N 83.45194°W / 39.06500; -83.45194


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