Caywood, Ohio

Caywood (formerly Caywood Station) is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Caywood had its start in 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Caywood was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1922.[3] The community was named for the local Caywood family.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Caywood, Ohio
  2. "How communities got their names". Marietta Times. February 19, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  3. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 18, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  4. History of Washington County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. H.Z. Williams. 1881. p. 685.

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