
Rimer is an
unincorporated community
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in western
Sugar Creek Township,
Putnam County,
Ohio
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,
United States
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. It lies along
State Route 189 between
Fort Jennings and
Vaughnsville.
History
Rimer was originally called Roxburg, and under the latter name was laid out in 1881.
The present name is for D. P. Rimer, the original owner of the town site.
A post office called Rimer was in operation from 1882 until 1916.
Home of the Schlosser.
References
Unincorporated communities in Putnam County, Ohio
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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