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Arnheim, Ohio

Coordinates: 38°56′00″N 83°49′39″W / 38.93333°N 83.82750°W / 38.93333; -83.82750
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Arnheim is an unincorporated community in Brown County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

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Arnheim was laid out in 1837, and named for Jacob Arn, the original owner of the town site (Arnheim meaning "Arn's home" in German).[2] A post office was established at Arnheim in 1839, and remained in operation until 1910.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arnheim, Ohio
  2. ^ The History of Brown County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns, Churches, Schools, Etc. Higginson Book Company. 1883. p. 544.
  3. ^ "Brown County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 17, 2015.

38°56′00″N 83°49′39″W / 38.93333°N 83.82750°W / 38.93333; -83.82750