Williamsport, Columbiana County, Ohio

Williamsport, Ohio
Unincorporated community
Williamsport

Location within Ohio

Coordinates: 40°43′26″N 80°38′2.19″W / 40.72389°N 80.6339417°W / 40.72389; -80.6339417Coordinates: 40°43′26″N 80°38′2.19″W / 40.72389°N 80.6339417°W / 40.72389; -80.6339417
Country United States
State Ohio
County Columbiana
Township Madison
Elevation[1] 840 ft (256 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 44432
Area code(s) 330, 234
GNIS Feature ID 1061785[1]

Williamsport is an unincorporated community in northwestern Madison Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States.[1]

History

Williamsport was platted in 1835 by William Crawford, and named for him.[2] A old variant name was Park.[1] A post office called Park was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1902.[3]

Education

Williamsport is home to the Beaver Local School District. The confluence that forms the Little Beaver Creek is in the center of the community.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Williamsport
  2. ↑ History of Columbiana County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Unigraphic. 1879. p. 190.
  3. ↑ "Columbiana County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 January 2016.


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