Belden, Ohio Explained

Belden is an unincorporated community in Lorain County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Belden was originally called Rawsonville.[1] A post office called Rawsonville was established in 1852, the name was changed to Belden in 1876, and the post office closed in 1902.[2] The present name is derived from Bildad Beldin, a pioneer settler.[3]

Notable people

Henry Schriver, a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, was born at Belden in 1914.[4] Robert Skimin, a former Army officer and author was born at Belden in 1929.[5]

References

41.2381°N -82.0233°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Lorain County, Ohio. 1879. Williams Brothers. 264.
  2. Web site: Lorain County . Jim Forte Postal History . 20 January 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20050914160355/http://postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Lorain . 14 September 2005 .
  3. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 10.
  4. Web site: Henry Haley Schriver - Chronicle-Telegram. chronicle.northcoastnow.com. 2014-12-14.
  5. Book: Contemporary Authors: New Revision Series: A Bio-Bibliographical Guide to Current Writers in Fiction, General Nonfiction, Poetry, Journalism, Drama, Motion Pictures Television & Other Fields. 1 October 2001. Gale / Cengage Learning. 978-0-7876-4608-0. 391. SKIMIN, Robert (Elwayne) 1929- PERSONAL: Born July 30, 1929, in Belden, OH.

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