Whigville, Ohio facts for kids
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Whigville, Ohio
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 Whigville, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Whigville, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Noble |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1077174 |
Whigville (also known as Freedom) is a small place in Noble County, Ohio, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of Noble County.
Whigville's History
Whigville has an interesting past! It was first settled and given the name Freedom in 1846. Imagine a small community starting up in the mid-1800s!
Years later, in 1891, the community's name was officially changed to Whigville. This new name stuck.
A post office was opened in Whigville in 1851. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, until it closed in 1934.
A Notable Person from Whigville
Even small communities can be home to important people!
- Capell L. Weems, an Ohio politician, was born in Whigville. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions and laws for the community, state, or country.
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