Blanchard, Ohio

Houses on State Route 701

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

History

Blanchard was founded in 1892 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community lies within Blanchard Township, which was named for the Blanchard River.[3] A post office was established at Blanchard in 1894, and remained in operation until 1911.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blanchard, Ohio
  2. ^ Kohler, Minnie Ichler (1910). A Twentieth Century History of Hardin County, Ohio: A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People and Principal Interests,. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 193.
  3. ^ The History of Hardin County, Ohio. Warner Beers & Company. 1883. p. 584.
  4. ^ "Hardin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 14, 2015.

40°43′55″N 83°38′37″W / 40.73194°N 83.64361°W / 40.73194; -83.64361


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