Puritan, Ohio
Puritan is an unincorporated community in Vinton County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1] It is situated to the east of Hamden, Ohio, and to the west of Wilkesville, Ohio, as well as north of Wellston, Ohio.
History
Puritan was originally known for its brick-making industry.[2] The area where Puritan once stood is the home of the only remaining coal company, Sands Hill Mining, in Vinton County. There is also a church, a nursing home, and some remaining buildings of the brick plant.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Puritan, Ohio
- Tribe, Deanna L. (May 4, 2015). Vinton County. Arcadia Publishing. p. 37. ISBN 978-1-4671-1381-6.
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