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Brennersville, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°48′07″N 84°34′39″W / 39.80194°N 84.57750°W / 39.80194; -84.57750
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Brennersville is an unincorporated community in Preble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

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Brennersville was founded around 1825[2] or 1835[3] (sources vary) by John Brenner, and named for him. A post office called Brennersville was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1855.[4]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brennersville, Ohio
  2. ^ Lowry, Robert Eaton (1915). History of Preble County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. p. 375.
  3. ^ History of Preble County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches. H. Z. Williams & Bro. 1881. p. 327.
  4. ^ "Preble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 18, 2015.

39°48′07″N 84°34′39″W / 39.80194°N 84.57750°W / 39.80194; -84.57750