Bear Creek is an unincorporated community in Scioto County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

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A post office called Bear Creek was established in 1871, the name was changed to Bearcreek in 1895, and the post office closed in 1904.[2] The community takes its name from nearby Bear Creek.

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bear Creek, Ohio
  2. ^ "Scioto County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 26, 2016.

38°55′52″N 83°03′57″W / 38.93111°N 83.06583°W / 38.93111; -83.06583