Bridges, Ohio

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

History[]

A post office was established at Bridges in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[2] The community is named “Bridges” for the fact there were four bridges near the town site.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bridges, Ohio
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bridges Post Office (historical)
  3. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 18.

Coordinates: 39°18′17″N 83°31′22″W / 39.30472°N 83.52278°W / 39.30472; -83.52278


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