Melbern, Ohio
Melbern is a small unincorporated community in western Center Township, Williams County, Ohio, United States. It is situated on County Road 9 south of County Road D.[1]
History
A post office called Melbern opened in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1961.[2] First called Kansas, the present name was adopted when the post office was established.[3]
Geography
Melbern is located at 41°28′4″N 84°39′4.1″W / 41.46778°N 84.651139°W (41.467, -84.651).[4] The elevation is 850 feet. A populated place (Class Code U6), Melbern appears on the Edgerton U.S. Geological Survey Map. Williams County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
Education
School age children living in Melbern attend Edgerton Local Schools.
References
- ↑ DeLorme. Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. 7th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2004, p. 34. ISBN 0-89933-281-1.
- ↑ "Williams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ "Public Forum". The Bryan Times. Dec 29, 1976. p. 4. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
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