Kinsey is a historic community in Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Ohio; its location, 39°51′14″N 84°17′34″W / 39.85389°N 84.29278°W / 39.85389; -84.29278, makes it a neighborhood of Englewood.
History
A post office called Kinseys Station was established in 1879, the name was changed to Kinsey in 1882, and the post office closed in 1904. The community was named for Samuel Kinsey, who operated a plant nursery near the station.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kinsey, Ohio
- "Dayton North Quadrangle, Ohio-Montgomery County," 7.5 minute series (topographic), n.d.
- "Montgomery County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- History of Montgomery County, Ohio, Containing a History of the County ; Its Townships, Cities, Towns, Schools, Churches. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co. 1882. pp. 299–300.
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