Ai, Ohio

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Ai is an unincorporated place in Fulton County, Ohio. It was established around 1843 and is likely named for the Ai mentioned in the Bible. The origin of the town's name has been a local controversy. Some say that the town was named after the biblical city of Ai. Others believe it was named after one of founders, Ami Richards. Ami was a man, so others dropped the 'M' from his name to make the town's name more masculine. Today, Ai is considered a ghost town with fewer than 10 residents.