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Homer, Ohio
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Unincorporated community
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Dixon Mound, built by the Adena culture, on the community's western side
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Location in Licking County
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 Homer, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Homer, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43027
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| GNIS feature ID | 1064854 |
Homer is an unincorporated community in northern Burlington Township, Licking County, Ohio, United States. It lies along State Route 661 between Granville and Mount Vernon.
History
Homer was laid out in 1816. The community was named after Homer, an ancient Greek poet. A post office called Homer has been in operation since 1831.
Notable people
- Tennessee Claflin (born 1844), suffragist and first woman to open a Wall Street brokerage firm
- Victoria Woodhull (born 1838), suffragist and first female candidate for President of the United States.
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