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Erastus, Ohio

Coordinates: 40°30′32″N 84°42′28″W / 40.50889°N 84.70778°W / 40.50889; -84.70778
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Erastus is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

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A post office was established at Erastus in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] By 1907, Erastus had no businesses remaining.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Erastus, Ohio
  2. ^ "Mercer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  3. ^ Scranton, S. S. (1907). History of Mercer County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 163.


40°30′32″N 84°42′28″W / 40.50889°N 84.70778°W / 40.50889; -84.70778