Ganges, Ohio

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

History

Ganges was originally called Trucksville, and under the latter name was platted in 1817 by William Trucks, and named for him.[2] A post office was established under the name Truxville in 1821, the name was changed to Ganges in 1836, and the post office closed in 1906.[3]

References

Coordinates: 40°54′22″N 82°33′41″W / 40.90611°N 82.56139°W / 40.90611; -82.56139


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