Elba, Ohio

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

History

A post office called Elba was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1984.[2] The community most likely was named after Elba, an island in the Mediterranean Sea.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elba, Ohio
  2. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  3. "How communities got their names". Marietta Times. February 19, 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2015.

Coordinates: 39°36′29″N 81°24′47″W / 39.60806°N 81.41306°W / 39.60806; -81.41306


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