Rockport, Ohio
Rockport is an unincorporated community in Allen County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History
[edit]Rockport was platted in 1836.[2] The post office at Rockport was called Cranberry.[3] This post office was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1901.[4]
Rockport is infamously known for its unique cuisine flavor of Peafowl, specifically Peacock.
References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockport, Ohio
- ^ History of Allen County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc. Warner, Beers & Company. 1885. p. 470.
- ^ Rusler, William (1921). A Standard History of Allen County, Ohio: An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with Particular Attention to the Modern Era in the Commercial, Industrial, Educational, Civic and Social Development. American Historical Society. p. 199.
- ^ "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
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