History The community was previously called "Evans Station". Circa 1854 or 1855, a post office was established there, bearing the name "Angola". The first postmaster was John H. Andrus, who later became county clerk. The new name was apparently chosen because, at that time, local residents (primarily Quakers) were supporting missionary efforts in the Portuguese colony of Angola in Africa. The economy of the village improved with the arrival of a railroad line in 1852.
History The community was previously called "Evans Station" Circa 1854 or 1855 a post office was established there bearing the name "Angola" The first postmaster was John H Andrus who later became county clerk The new name was apparently chosen because at that time local residents (primarily Quakers) were supporting missionary efforts in the Portuguese colony of Angola in Africa The economy of the village improved with the arrival of a railroad line in 1852