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

Former schoolhouse

History

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A post office called Reedtown was established in 1828, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] Like Reed Township, Reedtown derives its name from Seth Read, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Reedtown, Ohio
  2. ^ "Seneca County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  3. ^ Leeson, Michael A. (1886). History of Seneca County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns, Villages. Warner, Beers & Company. p. 226.

41°9′7″N 82°50′50″W / 41.15194°N 82.84722°W / 41.15194; -82.84722