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Paris, Portage County, Ohio

Coordinates: 41°09′59″N 81°03′04″W / 41.16639°N 81.05111°W / 41.16639; -81.05111
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Paris is an unincorporated community in Portage County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

The community derives its name from Paris, New York.[1] Variant names were Parisville and Paris Center.[2] A post office called Parisville was established in 1827, and remained in operation until 1890.[3]

References

  1. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 107.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Paris, Portage County, Ohio
  3. ^ "Portage County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 January 2016.

41°09′59″N 81°03′04″W / 41.16639°N 81.05111°W / 41.16639; -81.05111