Slankerville, Ohio

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Historical Information

Laid out by Jacob Slanker, Reuben Dressler, and John Gartner. It was surveyed by John A. Lawrence on February 24, 1843.

The plat and certificate are recorded April 26, 1843.

Since the completion of the railroad it has been known as Easton.[1]

Maps

1856 Baker's Map

Businesses

1856 Baker's Map

  • Winteman Wagon Shop
  • Winteman Blacksmith Shop
  • S. Miller Shoe Shop
  • Cabinet Shop
  • D. Slanker's Tavern
  • McElhenie & Sons Store
  • Col. Westphall Dry Goods Store
  • School House

Newspaper Ads

  • Dissolution. The partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned, Dry-Goods Merchants, having been this day dissolved by mutual consent, (and having divided our stock of goods,) we request all those knowing themselves to be indebted to the firm, to come forward and settle their accounts without delay. they can do so by calling at the store of S. G. Westphall, who will contiue the business at the old stand. O.W. Cole and S. G. Westphall. Slankerville, Ohio, July 26, 1856 [2]
  • T. J. McElhenie, Notary Public, Slankerville, O., will be prepared to transact all business in his line, such as executing Deeds, Mortgages, &c.[3]

See Also

References

  1. Douglass, Ben. History of Wayne County, Ohio. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878. pg. 856.
  2. Wayne County Democrat. Thursday, July 26, 1853 p. 3 col. 4
  3. Wayne County Democrat. Thursday, February 2, 1860 p. 4 col. 1. First published in the newspaper on May 13, 1858.

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