Caywood, Ohio
Caywood (formerly Caywood Station) is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History[]
Caywood had its start in 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Caywood was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1922.[3] The community was named for the local Caywood family.[4]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Caywood, Ohio
- ^ "How communities got their names". Marietta Times. February 19, 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 18 January 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ^ History of Washington County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. H.Z. Williams. 1881. p. 685.
Coordinates: 39°27′24″N 81°23′08″W / 39.45667°N 81.38556°W
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Washington County, Ohio
- Unincorporated communities in Ohio
- Appalachian Ohio geography stubs