Kemp, Ohio

History

A variant name was Kempton.[1] Kemp originally was the name of the community's railroad station.[2] A post office called Kempton was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1931.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kemp, Ohio
  2. Pathfinder Shipping and Mailing Guide. New England Railway Publishing Company. 1903. p. 444.
  3. "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 10, 2016.

40°43′25″N 84°13′24″W


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