Arrowsmiths, Ohio

Arrowsmiths is a ghost town in Farmer Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States.[1]

History

A mill was operated by a Mr. Arrowsmith on Lost Creek until around 1846.[2][3] A post office called Arrowsmiths was established in 1843, and remained in operation until 1866.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arrowsmiths (historical)
  2. History of Defiance County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County ; Its Townships, Towns, Etc. ; Military Record ; Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men ; Farm Views ; Personal Reminiscences, Etc. Warner, Beers. 1883. p. 324.
  3. "Defiance County". August 26, 2018.
  4. "Defiance County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 7, 2015.

41°21′00″N 84°40′16″W


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