Keith, Ohio

Keith (also known as Keiths and Keiths Mills) is an unincorporated community in Noble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Keith had its start around 1835 when Peter Keith and his partner opened a store.[2] Peter Keith later also built a sawmill and gristmill in the town which bears his name.[2] A post office was established at Keith in 1837, and remained in operation until 1904.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keith, Ohio
  2. History of Noble County, Ohio. L. H. Watkins. 1887. p. 556.
  3. "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 December 2015.


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