Irwin, Ohio

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|timezone = Eastern (EST)

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|postal_code = 43029[https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm?citybyzipcode USPS – Cities by ZIP Code]

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Irwin is an unincorporated community in southwestern Union Township, Union County, Ohio, United States. It is located at the intersection of Ohio State Route 4 and 161.Rand McNally, The Road Atlas '06, Chicago, 2006, p. 78 Irwin has a post office which serves the surrounding area, including the community of Rosedale.

History

A post office has been in operation at Irwin since 15 May 1858.{{gnis|2074282|Irwin Post Office}} The community was named for one Mr. Irwin, a pioneer settler.{{cite book|last= Durant|first=Pliny A.|title=The History of Union County, Ohio, containing a history of the county; its townships, towns ... |url=https://archive.org/stream/historyofunionco00dura#page/194/mode/2up|year=1883|publisher=Beers, W. H., & co.|location=Chicago|page=195}}

Located near Irwin is Elmwood Place, a historic farm that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.{{NRISref|2009a}}

References

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{{Union County, Ohio}}

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Category:Unincorporated communities in Union County, Ohio

Category:Unincorporated communities in Ohio

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