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Ewington, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°00′34″N 82°21′11″W / 39.00944°N 82.35306°W / 39.00944; -82.35306
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Ewington is an unincorporated community in Gallia County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

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Ewington was platted in 1852 by George Ewing, and named for his father William "Swago Bill" Ewing.[2] A post office called Ewington was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1984.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ewington, Ohio
  2. ^ History of Gallia County: Containing a Condensed History of the County; Biographical Sketches; General Statistics; Miscellaneous Matters &c. St. Peter's Episcopal Church. 1882. p. 28.
  3. ^ "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 13, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2016.

39°00′34″N 82°21′11″W / 39.00944°N 82.35306°W / 39.00944; -82.35306