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Opperman, Ohio
Map
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyGuernsey
Area
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
837 ft (255 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID1049039[1]

Opperman is an unincorporated community and coal town in southwestern Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. Its post office [2] is closed.

References

  1. ^ "Opperman". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Opperman post office". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.

Founding and History

Opperman was planted by Thomas Moore and his wife on August 28, 1903. The town flourished while the mines were being operated. The village once had a railroad station, stores, schools and homes, but nearly all have disappeared.

Source: "Stories Of Guernsey County Ohio" By William G Wolfe, Published 1943

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