Rupert, Ohio

Rupert, Ohio
Unincorporated community
Rupert, Ohio

Location of Rupert, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°52′57″N 83°21′12″W / 39.88250°N 83.35333°W / 39.88250; -83.35333
Country United States
State Ohio
Counties Madison
Elevation[1] 965 ft (294 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 43140
Area code(s) 740
GNIS feature ID 1062997[1]

Rupert is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Madison County, Ohio, United States. It is located at 39°52′57″N 83°21′12″W / 39.88250°N 83.35333°W / 39.88250; -83.35333Coordinates: 39°52′57″N 83°21′12″W / 39.88250°N 83.35333°W / 39.88250; -83.35333,[2] at the intersection of Ohio State Route 665 and Glade Run Road, approximately four miles east of London.[3]

The Rupert Post Office was established on May 2, 1894, but was discontinued on August 31, 1901. The mail service is now sent through the London branch.[4] As of 1915, the community contained a general store, a blacksmith, and only a few houses.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rupert, Ohio
  3. ↑ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, Pg. 80
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rupert Post Office
  5. ↑ Bryan, Chester E., History of Madison County, Ohio, B.F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, 1915, Pg. 189.


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