Crooked Tree, Ohio

Unincorporated community in Ohio, United States
39°38′17″N 81°30′00″W / 39.63806°N 81.50000°W / 39.63806; -81.50000CountryUnited StatesStateOhioCountyNobleElevation
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1,066 ft (325 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)Area code740GNIS feature ID1061009[1]

Crooked Tree is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Noble County, Ohio, United States. Crooked Tree is located on Ohio State Route 339, 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Dexter City.

History

Crooked Tree was originally called Jacksonville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1854.[2] The present name was given on account of there being a crooked tree near the original town site.[2] A post office was established under the name Crooked Tree in 1858, and remained in operation until 1904.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crooked Tree, Ohio
  2. ^ a b Martin, Frank M. (1904). The County of Noble: A History of Noble County, Ohio, from the Earliest Days, with Special Chapter on Military Affairs, and Special Attention Given to Resources. Selwyn A. Brant. p. 38.
  3. ^ "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
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