Easton, Ohio

For the shopping center in Columbus, see Easton Town Center.

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

History

Easton was originally called Slangerville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1843.[2] A post office called Easton was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1905.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Easton, Ohio
  2. History of Wayne County, Ohio. B.F. Bowen. 1910. p. 354.
  3. "Wayne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 January 2016.

Coordinates: 40°57′7″N 81°44′14″W / 40.95194°N 81.73722°W / 40.95194; -81.73722

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