Nova is an

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in central Troy Township, Ashland County,

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. It has a

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with the ZIP code 44859. It lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 224 with State Route 511.

History

Nova was originally Troy Center, and under the latter name was founded in 1851. A post office called Nova has been in operation since 1851. The last known living apple tree planted by

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can be found in Nova. The tree produces tart green apples which are used for making applesauce, baking and producing hard cider.

References

Unincorporated communities in Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ashland County, Ohio 1851 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1851 {{AshlandCountyOH-geo-stub