Jacobsburg is an
unincorporated community
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in southeastern
Smith Township,
Belmont County,
Ohio
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,
United States
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. It has a
post office
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with the
ZIP code 43933. It lies along
State Route 147.
Jacobsburg is part of the
Wheeling,
WV-OH
Metropolitan Statistical Area
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.
History
Jacobsburg was laid out in 1815 by Jacob Calvert, and most likely was named for him. A post office called Jacobsburg has been in operation since 1824. Besides the post office, Jacobsburg had a tavern and two stores.
References
Unincorporated communities in Belmont County, Ohio
1815 establishments in Ohio
Populated places established in 1815
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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