Webb Summit is an unincorporated community in Hocking County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

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A post office called Webb Summit was established in 1873 and remained in operation until 1919.[2] The community derives its name from Benjamin Webb, a pioneer minister.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Webb Summit, Ohio
  2. ^ "Hocking County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  3. ^ Maniskas, Judith S. (2011). Logan and Hocking County. Arcadia Publishing. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-7385-8289-4.

39°35′11″N 82°21′43″W / 39.58639°N 82.36194°W / 39.58639; -82.36194