Nankin is an

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in southern Orange Township, Ashland County,

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. It has a

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with the ZIP code 44848. It lies at the intersection of State Routes 58 and

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and is near U.S. 250.

History

Nankin was originally called Orange, and under the latter name was laid out in 1828. A post office called Nankin has been in operation since 1833.

References

Unincorporated communities in Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ashland County, Ohio 1828 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1828 {{AshlandCountyOH-geo-stub