Jelloway, Ohio facts for kids
"Jelloway" redirects here. For stream of water, see Jelloway Creek.
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Jelloway, Ohio
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Zion Lutheran Church in Jelloway
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 Jelloway, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Jelloway, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064905 |
Jelloway is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Knox County, Ohio, United States. Jelloway is located at the junction of Ohio State Route 3 and Ohio State Route 205, 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Mount Vernon.
History
Jelloway was originally called Brownsville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1840. The present name comes from nearby Jelloway Creek. A post office called Jelloway was established in 1842, and remained in operation until 1918.
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