Overton is an

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in Wayne County, in the

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. It lies slightly northwest of the county seat,

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, and southwest of

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History

Overton was

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ted at an unknown date. A post office called Overton was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1917.

References

Unincorporated communities in Wayne County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{WayneCountyOH-geo-stub