Barrs Mills, Ohio Explained

Barrs Mills is an unincorporated community in Tuscarawas County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

A post office called Barrs Mills was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1956.[1] The namesake Barr's Mills was a mill operated by David Barr on Sugar Creek.[2] [3]

References

40.5486°N -81.6233°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tuscarawas County . Jim Forte Postal History . 6 January 2016.
  2. Book: The History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Townships, Towns, Churches, Schools, Etc.. 1884. Warner, Beers & Company. 930.
  3. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 9.