Westboro is an

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in Jefferson Township, Clinton County, Ohio,

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History

Westboro was

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ted in 1838. The community may derive its name from nearby West Fork Creek. A post office was established at Westboro in 1847, and remained in operation until 1971.

Gallery

File:WestboroOhio1.JPG, Westboro community sign File:WestboroOhio2.JPG, Looking northeast on Main Street (Jonesboro Road) in Westboro

References

Unincorporated communities in Clinton County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{ClintonCountyOH-geo-stub