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Location of Sulphur Springs, Ohio

Sulphur Springs is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is located in Crawford County, specifically in the eastern part of Liberty Township. This area is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.

In 2020, about 197 people lived in Sulphur Springs. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 44881. You can find Sulphur Springs along State Route 98. It is northeast of Bucyrus, which is the main city and government center for Crawford County.

History of Sulphur Springs

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A Catholic church on South Street in Sulphur Springs.

Sulphur Springs has an interesting past. At one point, it was also known by a different name: Annapolis.

The community got its current name from a special natural feature. There were mineral springs nearby that contained sulphur. These springs were important to the early settlers.

A post office has been serving the people of Sulphur Springs for a very long time. It first opened its doors way back in 1846. This shows that Sulphur Springs has been a recognized community for many years.

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