The Ohio Gazetteer: or, topographical dictionary
Basic details
The Ohio Gazetteer: or, topographical dictionary is print text, with genre book and dictionary.
The language is English.
Its dimensions are 4 in. x 6.5 in..
It is 11 pages long.
It was created sometime in 1819.
Worthington Libraries is the contributor.
John Kilbourn is the creator.
You can find the original at Worthington Libraries.
Background
The Ohio Gazetteer, first published in Chillicothe, Ohio, 1816 by John Kilbourn, served a great need for people in eastern states desiring to migrate west. The Gazetteer was a source of reliable information about the State of Ohio's topography and areas suitable for agriculture and settlement. This 6th edition copy of the Ohio Gazetteer was originally owned by John Wilson. Excerpts pertaining to the area of Worthington are presented.
John Kilbourn was the nephew of James Kilbourn. A graduate of Vermont University, he arrived in Worthington to become principal of the Worthington Academy. He later began a career in publishing. The gazetteer became a best seller, going through many editions.
Subjects
It features the person John Kilbourn.
It covers the topic geography.
It covers the city Worthington.
Record details
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The Worthington Memory identification code is wpl0004_001.
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