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

History

A post office called Star was in operation between 1830 and 1916.[2] The community was named for its location in Starr Township.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Starr, Ohio
  2. "Hocking County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  3. History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Inter-State Pub. Co. 1883. p. 1038.

39°23′49″N 82°21′40″W / 39.39694°N 82.36111°W / 39.39694; -82.36111


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