Neelysville is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

The community was founded by Robert Neeley, and named for him.[2] A post office called Neelysville was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Neelysville
  2. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 94.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Neelysville Post Office (historical)

39°37′37″N 81°46′39″W / 39.62694°N 81.77750°W / 39.62694; -81.77750


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