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Cow Run, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°26′52″N 81°18′32″W / 39.44778°N 81.30889°W / 39.44778; -81.30889
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Cow Run is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

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A post office called Cow Run was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1916.[2] The community took its name from nearby Cow Run.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cow Run, Ohio
  2. ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 18, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  3. ^ "How communities got their names". Marietta Times. February 19, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2015.

39°26′52″N 81°18′32″W / 39.44778°N 81.30889°W / 39.44778; -81.30889