Briggs is an extinct town in Washington County, in the U.S. state of

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. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

History

A post office was established at Briggs in 1875 and remained in operation until 1902. Dean Briggs was the name of one of the founders of Dunham Township in which Briggs was located. Briggs has a close-knit community and is surrounded by the rural landscape characteristic of much of southeastern Ohio.

References

Unincorporated communities in Washington County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{WashingtonCountyOH-geo-stub