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Location of Lynx, Ohio

Lynx is an unincorporated community in southwestern Brush Creek Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States. It has a post office with the ZIP code 45650. It is located along State Route 125.

History

A post office called Lynx has been in operation since 1879. The community was named after the lynx, which once was a common sight in the area.

Among its notable people is former Major League Baseball pitcher John Purdin.

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    Lynx community sign.

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    Looking east on Ohio Highway 125 in Lynx.

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