Hagerstown is an extinct town in Preble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.
History
A post office was established at Hagerstown in 1832, and remained in operation until 1855. With the construction of the railroad, business activity shifted to nearby West Manchester, and the town's population dwindled.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hagerstown (historical)
- "Preble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- Lowry, Robert Eaton (1915). History of Preble County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. p. 340.
- "Preble County". Ohio Ghost Towns. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
Municipalities and communities of Preble County, Ohio, United States | ||
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County seat: Eaton | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
39°54′34″N 84°36′26″W / 39.909576°N 84.607114°W / 39.909576; -84.607114
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