Western Star, Ohio

Unincorporated community in Ohio, U.S.

Western Star is an unincorporated community in Medina and Summit counties, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Western Star was named for Nathan Starr, who donated land for a school in exchange for the naming rights.[2] A post office called Western Star was established in 1843, and remained in operation until 1910.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Western Star, Ohio
  2. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 141.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Western Star Post Office (historical)
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County seat: Medina
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County seat: Akron
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41°01′32″N 81°41′16″W / 41.02556°N 81.68778°W / 41.02556; -81.68778


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