Mahoning is a former settlement in
Portage County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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. It was located at the present-day intersection of North Main Street and
Ohio State Route 82 in northern
Windham Township, north of the village of
Windham.
History
Mahoning is a name derived from the Delaware language meaning "salt lick". A post office called Mahoning was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1913. Besides the post office, Mahoning had a station on the
Cleveland and Mahoning Valley Railroad.
References
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Unincorporated communities in Portage County, Ohio
Unincorporated communities in Ohio