Olive Green is an unincorporated community in Noble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Olive Green had its start in 1856 when a store was built there; later that same year a mill was built there as well.[2] The community derives its name from the nearby Olive Green Creek.[3] A post office was established at Olive Green in 1857, and remained in operation until 1925.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Olive Green, Noble County, Ohio
  2. History of Noble County, Ohio. L. H. Watkins. 1887. p. 365.
  3. Martin, Frank M. (1904). The County of Noble: A History of Noble County, Ohio, from the Earliest Days, with Special Chapter on Military Affairs, and Special Attention Given to Resources. Selwyn A. Brant. p. 47.
  4. "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 10, 2015.

39°44′40″N 81°36′52″W / 39.74444°N 81.61444°W / 39.74444; -81.61444


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