New Jerusalem, Ohio
New Jerusalem is an unincorporated community in Logan County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
Overview of the crossroads
History
A post office was established at New Jerusalem in 1876, and remained in operation until 1904.[2][3]
Geography
New Jerusalem is located at the junction of Ohio State Routes 533 and 540, between Bellefontaine and the Zane Shawnee Caverns.[4] At an elevation of 1,467 feet (447 m), it is the highest populated place in Ohio.[1]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Jerusalem, Ohio
- "Logan County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- History of Logan County and Ohio: Containing a History of the State of Ohio, from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time. O.L. Baskin. 1880. p. 247.
- Google (April 14, 2017). "New Jerusalem, OH" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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