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Key, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°58′30″N 80°52′12″W / 39.97500°N 80.87000°W / 39.97500; -80.87000
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Key is an unincorporated community in Belmont County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

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A post office called Key was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1933.[1] Key was formerly called Bethel.[2] In addition to the post office Bethel (Key) had a train station, schoolhouse, and church.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Belmont County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Key, Ohio
  3. ^ McKelvey, A. T. (1903). Centennial History of Belmont County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 299.


39°58′30″N 80°52′12″W / 39.97500°N 80.87000°W / 39.97500; -80.87000