Briggs is an extinct town in
Washington County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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. The
GNIS
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classifies it as a populated place.
History
A post office was established at Briggs in 1875, and remained in operation until 1902. Dean Briggs was the name of one of the founders of
Dunham Township in which Briggs was located.
References
Unincorporated communities in Washington County, Ohio
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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