Watson is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Seneca County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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.
History
A former variant name was Watsons Station. A post office called Watsons Station was established in 1854, the name was changed to Watson in 1882, and the post office closed in 1923. Besides the post office, Watson had a railroad station, a general store, and grain elevator.
References
Unincorporated communities in Seneca County, Ohio
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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