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Shawtown, Hancock County, Ohio facts for kids

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Shawtown is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Shawtown was laid out in 1882 when the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established at Shawtown in 1881, and remained in operation until 1923.

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