Ilesboro, Ohio

History

Ilesboro was platted in 1835.[2] The community was named for Henry Iles, the original owner of the town site.[3] A post office was established at Ilesboro in 1852, and remained in operation until 1902.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ilesboro, Ohio
  2. Maniskas, Judith S. (2011). Logan and Hocking County. Arcadia Publishing. p. 26.
  3. History of Hocking Valley, Ohio. Inter-State Publishing Co. 1883. pp. 1073.
  4. "Hocking County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 December 2015.

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