Crawford is an unincorporated community in Wyandot County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

A post office was established at Crawford in 1838, and remained in operation until 1920.[1] The community was named for William Crawford (1732–1782), a soldier in American Revolutionary War who was burnt at the stake by Indians nearby.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Wyandot County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crawford, Ohio

40°55′11″N 83°20′32″W / 40.91972°N 83.34222°W / 40.91972; -83.34222


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