History Odessa was platted in 1878, and named after Odesa, Ukraine. A post office called Odessa has been in operation since 1879.
HIsTOry OdESsa was platteD IN 1878, aNd nameD after oDesa, ukrAiNE. a pOSt Office caLled odessa haS beEn In oPErATion Since 1879.