Mercer, Ohio

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

History

Mercer was laid out in 1833.[2] A post office was established at Mercer in 1837, and remained in operation until 1957.[3] The community's original name was "Milan", but an act of the General Assembly changed its name to "Mercer" in 1837.[4]

References

Coordinates: 40°39′18″N 84°35′08″W / 40.65500°N 84.58556°W / 40.65500; -84.58556

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