Big Run is an

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History

A post office called Big Run was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1907. The community took its name from nearby Big Run creek. Besides the post office, Big Run had a railroad station (on the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad) and a country store.

References

Unincorporated communities in Athens County, Ohio 1856 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1856 Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{AthensCountyOH-geo-stub