Burr Oak, Ohio
Burr Oak, Ohio | |
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  Burr Oak, Ohio  Burr Oak, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 39°33′03″N 82°03′50″W / 39.55083°N 82.06389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1075490[1] |
Burr Oak is an unincorporated community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. Burr Oak is located on Ohio State Route 13, 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north-northeast of Glouster. Burr Oak State Park is within walking distance and is named after the community.
History
A post office called Burr Oak was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1911.[2] The community was named for burr oak trees near the original town site.[3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burr Oak, Ohio
- ^ "Athens County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 14, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- ^ Gary, Williams (March 5, 2014). Hiking Ohio. Human Kinetics. p. 81. ISBN 978-1-4504-1253-7.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |