Paint Township, Wayne County, Ohio
Historical Information
Paint township was established March 5, 1816. The township was named for a spring that was there which had water that looked like red paint.[1] The spring imparted colors to the earth.[2]
Place Names
| Present Name | Former Name(s) | Plat Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho | ||
| Mt. Eaton | Paintville | Paintville platted 1813; name changed to Mt. Eaton in 1829 |
| West Lebanon | 1833 |
Maps
1873 Caldwell's Atlas of Wayne County, Ohio
Paint Township
Mt. Eaton
West Lebanon
1897 Caldwell's Atlas of Wayne County, Ohio
Paint Township
Mount Eaton
West Lebanon
