Abanaka, Ohio
Unincorporated community in Ohio, United States
40°45′36″N 84°41′54″W / 40.76000°N 84.69833°W / 40.76000; -84.69833![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Ohio.svg/25px-Flag_of_Ohio.svg.png)
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Abanaka is an unincorporated community in Van Wert County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History
A post office called Abanaka was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] Abanaka is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "easterner".[3]
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Municipalities and communities of Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
County seat: Van Wert
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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