Hepburn is an

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in northern Dudley Township, Hardin County,

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. It lies at the intersection of County Roads 144 and 227, east of the center of the city of Kenton, the

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of Hardin County. Along the south side of the community runs the

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. The community is served by the Kenton (43326) post office.

History

Hepburn was laid out in 1882. A post office was established at Hepburn in 1884, and remained in operation until 1948.

References

Unincorporated communities in Hardin County, Ohio 1882 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1882 Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{HardinCountyOH-geo-stub