Key, Ohio

Unincorporated community in Ohio, U.S.

Key is an unincorporated community in Belmont County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

A post office called Key was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1933.[1] Key was formerly called Bethel.[2] In addition to the post office Bethel (Key) had a train station, schoolhouse, and church.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Belmont County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Key, Ohio
  3. ^ McKelvey, A. T. (1903). Centennial History of Belmont County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 299.
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Municipalities and communities of Belmont County, Ohio, United States
County seat: St. Clairsville
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39°58′30″N 80°52′12″W / 39.97500°N 80.87000°W / 39.97500; -80.87000


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