Glen Roy, Ohio

Glen Roy (also known as Glenroy) is an unincorporated community in Coal Township, Jackson County, Ohio, United States. It is located east of Coalton along Ohio State Route 93, between Altoona and Goldsboro, at 39°06′45″N 82°34′47″W.[2][3]

Glen Roy, Ohio
Glen Roy, Ohio
Location of Glen Roy, Ohio
Coordinates: 39°06′45″N 82°34′47″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountiesJackson
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45692
Area code(s)740
GNIS feature ID1062786[1]

History

The community was laid out and founded by Andrew Roy, Ohio's first chief mining inspector.[4] The Glen Roy post office was established on January 2, 1883. The name was changed to Glenroy on July 12, 1893, and the post office ultimately closed on July 30, 1921. Mail service is now handled through the Coalton branch.[5]

Notable Person

Lefty James, MLB pitcher

References

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