Amsden, Ohio
Amsden is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Seneca County, Ohio, United States. The community is served by the Fostoria (44830) post office.[2]
Amsden | |
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Amsden Location within the state of Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 41°12′58″N 83°19′43″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Seneca |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 44830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1060821[1] |
History
Amsden had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] A post office called Amsden was established in 1874, and remained in operation until 2002.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Amsden, Ohio
- Zip Code Lookup Archived July 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- Baughman, Abraham J. (1911). History of Seneca County, Ohio: A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People, and Its Principal Interests. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 467.
- "Seneca County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
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