Chattanooga, Ohio
Appearance
Chattanooga
Chatt | |
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Unincorporated Community | |
Coordinates: 40°38′13″N 84°47′06″W / 40.63694°N 84.78500°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Mercer |
Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 418 |
Chattanooga is an unincorporated community located in Mercer County, Ohio.[1]
Demographics
Chattanooga has a population of 418, with approximately 49.51% males and 50.49% females.
History
A post office called Chattanooga was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] Chattanooga is derived from the Cherokee name for "crow's nest".[3] In 1907, Chattanooga had 100 inhabitants.[4]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chattanooga, Ohio
- ^ "Mercer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ^ Marsh, Carole (1995). Ohio Indian Dictionary for Kids!. Carole Marsh Books. p. 12. ISBN 9780793377503.
- ^ Scranton, S. S. (1907). History of Mercer County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 156.