Lynn, Ohio

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Lynn, Ohio
Unincorporated community
Lynn, Ohio is located in Ohio
Lynn, Ohio
Lynn, Ohio
Location of Lynn, Ohio
Coordinates: 40°29′56″N 83°06′26″W / 40.49889°N 83.10722°W / 40.49889; -83.10722Coordinates: 40°29′56″N 83°06′26″W / 40.49889°N 83.10722°W / 40.49889; -83.10722
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountiesMarion
Elevation
[1]
978 ft (298 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43302
Area code(s)740
GNIS feature ID1062868[1]

Lynn (previously also known as Benzler) is an unincorporated community and defunct place in Pleasant Township, Marion County, Ohio, United States. It is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Waldo along Newmans-Cardington Road, at

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40°29′56″N 83°06′26″W / 40.49889°N 83.10722°W / 40.49889; -83.10722.[2][3]

History[]

The Benzler Post Office was established on December 9, 1897, but was discontinued on February 15, 1905.[4] In 1905, the Lynn Railroad Station was located here, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, but the community was still called Benzler.[5] The station was discontinued on April 1, 1921.[6]

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References[]

  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lynn, Ohio
  3. ^ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, 78.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benzler Post Office (historical)
  5. ^ A B C Pathfinder Shipping and Mailing Guide..., New England Railway Publishing Company, 1905, P. 152.
  6. ^ Report of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to the Governor of the State of Ohio for the Year 1921, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 1921, P. 89.
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