Eris, Ohio

Eris is an unincorporated community in Champaign County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Eris was not officially platted.[2] A post office called Eris was established in 1885 and remained in operation until 1903.[3] In the early 20th century, Eris was said to have two stores, a barber shop, a blacksmith, a cider press, and a slaughterhouse, in addition to the post office. Apples were a major crop.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eris, Ohio
  2. ↑ Middleton, Evan P. (1917). History of Champaign County, Ohio: Its People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. p. 211.
  3. ↑ "Champaign County". postalhistory.com. Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  4. ↑ DeRemer, Wilbur R. (December 24, 1982). "Eris is changed, but still on the map". The Urbana Daily Citizen. Urbana, OH. Retrieved July 15, 2026.

40°09′22″N 83°51′10″W / 40.15611°N 83.85278°W / 40.15611; -83.85278


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