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Dull, Ohio
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 Dull, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Dull, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 419 & 567 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064561 |
Dull is a small place in Ohio, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Dull is located in Liberty Township, within Van Wert County. It is about 2.5 miles (4 km) west-southwest of Ohio City.
The Story of Dull
Dull wasn't always called Dull! When this community was first planned in 1879, it was known as McKee. A man named J. M. Dull and some other people helped create this community.
How Dull Got Its Name
A post office was opened in 1880. At that time, the community officially became known as Dull. The post office stayed open until 1909. Sometimes, people even call this place Dulltown.
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