Paintersville, Ohio

Former Methodist church

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

History

Paintersville was platted in 1837, and named for Jesse Painter, the town merchant.[2] A post office called Paintersville was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1910.[3]

Notable person

Karl King, a bandmaster and composer, was born at Paintersville in 1891.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Paintersville, Ohio
  2. Broadstone, Michael A. (1918). History of Greene County, Ohio: Its People, Industries and Institutions, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen. p. 232.
  3. "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  4. The School Musician Director and Teacher. Ammark Publishing Company. 1970. p. 44. Karl King's colorful life began in Paintersville, Ohio, on Feb. 21, 1891.

Coordinates: 39°35′08″N 83°49′11″W / 39.58556°N 83.81972°W / 39.58556; -83.81972

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