Williamsport, Columbiana County, Ohio
Williamsport is an unincorporated community in northwestern Madison Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States.[1]
Williamsport, Ohio | |
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Williamsport Location within Ohio | |
Coordinates: 40°43′26″N 80°38′2.19″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Columbiana |
Township | Madison |
Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 44432 |
Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
GNIS Feature ID | 1061785[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
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Williamsport
- History of Columbiana County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Unigraphic. 1879. p. 190.
- "Columbiana County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
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