Crooked Tree, Ohio

Unincorporated community in Ohio, United States

Crooked Tree is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Noble County, Ohio, United States. Crooked Tree is located on Ohio State Route 339, 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Dexter City.

History

Crooked Tree was originally called Jacksonville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1854.^[2] The present name was given on account of there being a crooked tree near the original town site.^[2] A post office was established under the name Crooked Tree in 1858, and remained in operation until 1904.^[3]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crooked Tree, Ohio
2. Martin, Frank M. (1904). The County of Noble: A History of Noble County, Ohio, from the Earliest Days, with Special Chapter on Military Affairs, and Special Attention Given to Resources. Selwyn A. Brant. p. 38.
3. "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 7, 2015.