Paintersville, Ohio
Paintersville is an unincorporated community in Greene County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History
Paintersville was platted in 1837, and named for Jesse Painter, the town merchant.[2] A post office called Paintersville was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1910.[3]
Notable person
Karl King, a bandmaster and composer, was born at Paintersville in 1891.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Paintersville, Ohio
- ^ Broadstone, Michael A. (1918). History of Greene County, Ohio: Its People, Industries and Institutions, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen. p. 232.
- ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
- ^ The School Musician Director and Teacher. Ammark Publishing Company. 1970. p. 44.
Karl King's colorful life began in Paintersville, Ohio, on Feb. 21, 1891.
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