Orbiston, Ohio facts for kids
"Orbiston" redirects here. For a place in the United Kingdom, see Orbiston, Scotland.
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Orbiston, Ohio
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 Orbiston, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Orbiston, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hocking |
| Township | Ward |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1076577 |
Orbiston is an unincorporated community in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. Orbiston is located along Ohio State Route 78, and is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) north-northeast of Buchtel.
History
An iron blast furnace was built in Orbiston in 1877. A post office was established at Orbiston in 1877, and remained in operation until 1924.
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