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Thrifton, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°20′36″N 83°22′01″W / 39.34333°N 83.36694°W / 39.34333; -83.36694
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Thrifton is an unincorporated community in Ross County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

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Thrifton was founded when the railroad was extended through the neighborhood.[2] A post office called Thrifton was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1891.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thrifton, Ohio
  2. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1938). Chillicothe and Ross County. Works Progress Administration. p. 80.
  3. ^ "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 9, 2017.

39°20′36″N 83°22′01″W / 39.34333°N 83.36694°W / 39.34333; -83.36694