Western Star, Ohio

Western Star is an unincorporated community in Medina and Summit counties, in the U.S. state of Ohio.^[1]

History

Western Star was named for Nathan Starr, who donated land for a school in exchange for the naming rights.^[2] A post office called Western Star was established in 1843, and remained in operation until 1910.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Western Star, Ohio
^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 141.
^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Western Star Post Office (historical)

41°01′32″N 81°41′16″W / 41.02556°N 81.68778°W / 41.02556; -81.68778

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Western Star, Ohio

[2] Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 141.

[3] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Western Star Post Office (historical)

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