Port Homer, Ohio

Port Homer is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

A post office called Port Homer was established in 1841, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The community was named for Homer Wallace, the son of an early settler.[3]

References

Coordinates: 40°32′38″N 80°38′24″W / 40.54389°N 80.64000°W / 40.54389; -80.64000


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