Rupert, Ohio
Rupert is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Madison County, Ohio, United States. It is located at 39°52′57″N 83°21′12″W,[2] at the intersection of Ohio State Route 665 and Glade Run Road, approximately four miles east of London.[3]
Rupert, Ohio | |
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  Rupert, Ohio Location of Rupert, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 39°52′57″N 83°21′12″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Madison |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 43140 |
| Area code | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1062997[1] |
The Rupert Post Office was established on May 2, 1894, but was discontinued on August 31, 1901. The mail service is now sent through the London branch.[4] As of 1915, the community contained a general store, a blacksmith, and only a few houses.[5]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rupert, Ohio
- Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, Pg. 80
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rupert Post Office
- Bryan, Chester E., History of Madison County, Ohio, B.F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, 1915, Pg. 189.
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| City |  Map of Ohio highlighting Madison County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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