Ballou, Ohio

Ballou is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Ballou was one of at least three communities within Green Township.[2] A post office called Ballou was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1902.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ballou, Ohio
  2. Hitchcock, Almon Baldwin Carrington (1913). History of Shelby County, Ohio, and representative citizens. p. 355.
  3. "Shelby County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 December 2015.

Coordinates: 40°11′59″N 84°03′37″W / 40.19972°N 84.06028°W / 40.19972; -84.06028


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