Melbern is a small

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in western Center Township, Williams County,

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. It is situated on County Road 9 south of County Road D.

History

A post office called Melbern opened in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1961. First called Kansas, the present name was adopted when the post office was established.

Geography

Melbern is located at (41.467, -84.651). The

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is 850 feet. A populated place
Class Code U6
, Melbern appears on the Edgerton U.S. Geological Survey Map. Williams County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). Melbern is located within the zip code 42069.

Education

School age children living in Melbern attend Edgerton Local Schools.

References

Unincorporated communities in Williams County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{WilliamsCountyOH-geo-stub