North Eaton is an unincorporated community in Lorain County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

The origin of the name North Eaton is obscure; the name may be a transfer from Eaton, New York.[2] A post office called North Eaton was established in 1833, and remained in operation until 1928.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Eaton
  2. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 100.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Eaton Post Office (historical)

41°18′48″N 81°58′53″W / 41.31333°N 81.98139°W / 41.31333; -81.98139


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