Kelsey, Ohio

Kelsey is an extinct town in Belmont County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

A post office was established at Kelsey in 1882, and remained in operation until 1930.[2] The community was named after William J. Kelsey, the original owner of the town site.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kelsey (historical)
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kelsey Post Office (historical)
  3. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 68.
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Municipalities and communities of Belmont County, Ohio, United States
County seat: St. Clairsville
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TownshipsCDPsUnincorporated
communitiesGhost town
  • Kelsey
Footnotes
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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39°57′52″N 80°54′54″W / 39.96444°N 80.91500°W / 39.96444; -80.91500


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