Rich Hill is an

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in Knox County, in the

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History

Rich Hill was originally called Hilliar, and under the latter name was laid out in 1852 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community took its name from nearby Rich Hill. A post office called Rich Hill was established in 1870 and remained in operation until 1927.

References

Unincorporated communities in Knox County, Ohio 1852 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1852 Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{KnoxCountyOH-geo-stub