Chattanooga, Ohio

Chattanooga is an unincorporated community located in Mercer County, Ohio.[1]

Chattanooga, Ohio
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Unincorporated Community
Population
 • Total4,118

Demographics

Chattanooga has a population of 4,118, with approximately 49.51% males and 50.49% females.

History

A post office called Chattanooga was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] Chattanooga is derived from the Cherokee name for "crow's nest".[3] In 1907, Chattanooga had 100 inhabitants.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chattanooga, Ohio
  2. "Mercer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  3. Marsh, Carole (1995). Ohio Indian Dictionary for Kids!. Carole Marsh Books. p. 12.
  4. Scranton, S. S. (1907). History of Mercer County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 156.


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