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Steam Corners, Ohio

Coordinates: 40°40′52″N 82°39′52″W / 40.68111°N 82.66444°W / 40.68111; -82.66444
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Steam Corners, Ohio
Blacksmith in Steam Corners
Blacksmith in Steam Corners
Coordinates: 40°40′52″N 82°39′52″W / 40.68111°N 82.66444°W / 40.68111; -82.66444

Steam Corners is an unincorporated community in Troy Township, Morrow County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

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Steam Corners had its start when a steam-powered sawmill was built there, on account of which the town also received its name.[2] A post office called Steam Corners was established in 1865, and remained in operation until 1901.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Steam Corners, Ohio
  2. ^ History of Morrow County and Ohio: Containing a Brief History of the State of Ohio. O.L. Baskin & Company. 1880. p. 509.
  3. ^ "Morrow County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 15, 2015.