Berkshire, Ohio Explained

Berkshire is an unincorporated community in Delaware County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Berkshire was laid out in 1804.^[1] It is the oldest settlement in Berkshire Township, from which it takes its name.^[2] A post office called Berkshire was in operation from 1810 until 1902.^[3] An early variant name was Berkshire Corners.

Notable person

• Martha Wintermute, author and poet

References

40.2656°N -82.9089°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 13.
2. Book: History of Delaware County and Ohio. 1880. O. L. Baskin & Company. 443.
3. Web site: Delaware County . Jim Forte Postal History . 15 January 2016.