Griggs Corners is an unincorporated community in Ashtabula County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

A post office was established at Griggs Corners in 1867, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community derives its name from Solomon Griggs, a local resident.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Griggs Corners
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Griggs Corners Post Office (historical)
  3. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 55.

41°47′21″N 80°42′47″W / 41.78917°N 80.71306°W / 41.78917; -80.71306


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