Rainbow, Ohio
Rainbow is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.
History
The first settlement at Rainbow was made in the spring of 1795. The community most likely took its name from Rainbow Creek. A post office called Rainbow was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1903.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rainbow, Ohio
- ^ History of Washington County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. H.Z. Williams. 1881. p. 607.
- ^ "How communities got their names". Marietta Times. February 19, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
- ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
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39°29′40″N 81°27′55″W / 39.49444°N 81.46528°W
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