Walhonding is an

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in northern Newcastle Township,

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, United States. It has a

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with the ZIP code 43843. It lies at the intersection of State Routes

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and

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History

Walhonding was

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ted in 1841, when construction of the Walhonding Canal reached that point. A post office called Walhonding has been in operation since 1839.

References

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