Nipgen is an
unincorporated community
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in
Ross County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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.
History
The community has the name of John A. Nipgen, an area resident. A post office called Nipgen was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1906. Besides the post office, Nipgen had a country store.
References
Unincorporated communities in Ross County, Ohio
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
1887 establishments in Ohio
Populated places established in 1887
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