High Hill is an unincorporated community in Muskingum County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History
High Hill was named for the lofty elevation of the town site.[2] A post office called High Hill was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1901.[3] Besides the post office, High Hill had an Odd Fellows hall and two country stores.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: High Hill, Ohio
- ↑ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 60.
- ↑ "Muskingum County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ↑ Everhart, F.J. (1882). 1794. History of Muskingum County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of prominent men and pioneers. F.J. Everhart & Co. p. 446.
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39°49′55″N 81°45′55″W / 39.83194°N 81.76528°W
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