Mahoning, Ohio

Mahoning is a former settlement in Portage [County, Ohio|Portage County], in the U.S. state of Ohio. It was located at the present-day intersection of North Main Street and Ohio [State Route 82] in northern Portage County, Ohio|Windham Township], north of the village of Windham.

History

Mahoning is a name derived from the Delaware language meaning "salt lick". A post office called Mahoning was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1913. Besides the post office, Mahoning had a station on the Cleveland and [Mahoning Valley Railroad].