Crooked Tree, Ohio

Crooked Tree, Ohio
Unincorporated community

Mary Reed Memorial Methodist Church
Crooked Tree, Ohio
Coordinates: 39°38′16″N 81°29′56″W / 39.63778°N 81.49889°W / 39.63778; -81.49889Coordinates: 39°38′16″N 81°29′56″W / 39.63778°N 81.49889°W / 39.63778; -81.49889
Country United States
State Ohio
County Noble
Elevation 1,066 ft (325 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s) 740
GNIS feature ID 1061009[1]

Crooked Tree is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Noble County, Ohio, United States. Crooked Tree is located on Ohio State Route 339, 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Dexter City.

History

Crooked Tree was originally called Jacksonville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1854.[2] The present name was given on account of there being a crooked tree near the original town site.[2] A post office was established under the name Crooked Tree in 1858, and remained in operation until 1904.[3]

References

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