Allensburg, Ohio
Allensburg is an unincorporated community in Highland County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History
Allensburg was platted in 1839, and named after William Allen, a state legislator.[2] A post office called Allensburgh was established in 1843, and remained in operation until 1864.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allensburg, Ohio
- Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 2.
- "Highland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
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